Table 3 Reflected RRI-AIRR framework in citizens’ perspectives, Western Macedonia action 3.1

Action 3.1: Programme for achieving regional energy efficiency on an industrial and consumption level in connection to JDTP. The programme will include a foresight study for current and future energy needs per municipality in the region, taking into consideration major investment plans

The time schedule should be strict for such a programme

Anticipation: Citizens anticipate a strict timetable to reach the objective

The programme should be rather based on supporting and promoting energy communities (through providing financial incentives, decreasing bureaucratic processes and making legislation framework more investment-friendly)

Responsiveness: Citizens make policies responsive to their needs

The university should be the main implementor of the programme

Science education:

Citizens direct action to be based on the latest scientific developments

The programme should aim at achieving zero energy balance at least for the public buildings – all the public facilities should fully produce the energy they consume, through RES

Anticipation: Citizens consider public authorities as the ones which can lead the way to energy efficiency