Baseline Assessment of Cost-Effectiveness
The cost-effectiveness analysis aims to evaluate the main resources employed against the overall benefits (both monetary and non-monetary) brought by each specific project under SP2.
- Capex of individual assets included in the system (e.g., generation units, energy storage, sensors, digital infrastructure for blockchain contracts).
- Operations & Maintenance.
- Legal and contractual support for management of the energy community.
- Savings on energy bills for members.
- Sale of excess energy into the energy market.
- Peer-to-peer sales.
- Monetization from the provision of services to the grid.
- Monetization from demand-response services.
- Savings in CO2 emissions and/or air pollutants.
- Increased independence from energy imports.
- Enhanced stability to the grid and integration of distributed renewable energy sources (RES).
- Engagement of active citizens in the energy transition and decarbonization mission.
This assessment highlights the balance between the costs incurred and the broad range of benefits achieved, showcasing the value of implementing energy community solutions in urban and residential settings.