Documentation and procedures
You need ongoing documentation, procedures, and recruitment of new and dedicated members in order to ensure the long-term nature of your administration. Continuity is also established through an organisation’s annual reports, quarterly reports, and annual meetings.
Skills development
Skills development and learning from each other are central to the development of the project and also creates added value locally. It’s energising to work together, to be part of creating something together. Don’t forget to have fun, and don’t forget the importance of a break for a cup of coffee and a bun!
Locally owned energy projects and processes that contribute to the local community provide an opportunity to have fun in a meaningful way.
Evaluation
Evaluation is also important for the survival and development of the local energy initiative. The project or process can be evaluated against its original objectives, as well as against new objectives and lessons learnt over time. You can evaluate in a variety of ways, including surveys, interviews, interactive meetings, or open discussions.