The communitarian dimension in the just energy transition

Abstract

This article, developed from the work of the character and in Latin America, argues that a just energy transition must be grounded in three essential pillars: strengthening the social fabric in the face of state neglect, understanding energy as a limited resource beyond its commodified character, and overcoming paternalism along with structural poverty traps. Building on this framework, the paper highlights the relevance of energy communities as a strategy to operationalize these pillars by fostering territorial sovereignty, self-management, and democratic participation in energy governance.