Planning Renewable Energy Communities in Intermediate Areas. A Case of Study

Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) are a promising instrument for decarbonizing urban areas and reduce energy poverty. This contribution is part of a larger research program, where it was previously presented a methodology to identify priority areas in which to foster the RECs promotion through the Municipal Urban Plan. The specific objective of this work is to evaluate the transferability of this methodological path to the territorial context of intermediate areas, located halfway between urban poles and inland areas. So, the methodology is applied to the case study of Fisciano Municipality, in Campania Region (Italy), in the context of studies for the Municipal Urban Plan formation. From this application, it is possible to conclude that the transferability of the above methodology is also possible to intermediate contexts. However, the results obtained offer further insights, especially the need to diversify the incentives and reward mechanisms to be provided for the RECs development in the plan, in relation to the different territorial contexts in which the planning activity is carried out. In this way, it is possible to ensure a just energy transition in urban areas, avoiding the generation of further inequalities.