His talk, titled “Fostering Energy Communities at University Campuses” explored how campus environments can serve as testing grounds for community-driven energy transitions. Alper discussed strategies for activating collaborative practices that bring together students, staff, and local stakeholders to imagine and implement sustainable energy futures within academic settings.

By positioning the university as both a spatial and social hub, his work highlights the potential of participatory energy communities to lead the way in climate-conscious transformation.

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