
ACERC assessment on energy cooperatives in Albania, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 04th Sep. 2017
ACERC short assessment on energy cooperatives potential in Albania, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 04th September 2017 Energy cooperatives mechanism are taking field in several countries in Western Balkans (WBs). The above is foresee to hold a vital place also in Albania in gathering financing schemes, and assuring a better share of the benefit on the local communities. In theory, the cooperatives are autonomous associations owned, controlled and operated by a group of users for their mutual social, economic and cultural benefit, primarily gathering residents from the local community, municipality, regional or national administrative units. However, the above is seen in some way with scepticism in Albania by the fact that the term “cooperative” carries a negative connotation, associated with the historical legacy of forced collectivisation along the second half of the…