Provide information to relevant authorities/stakeholders/public about the benefits of the system, advantages and opportunities, technical information, risks and prevention measures. Hire esteemed scientists to communicate the information and respond to questions.

Regional information markets, topic tables (risks, financing, environmental impacts, etc.)

Carry out a structured and planned public communication strategy to have a concept of when to communicate, what, to which interest groups and how to communicate it.

Communication of exact implementation plans, which phases are imminent and what exactly will be done in which phases. Ensure transparent communication of information.

Early and comprehensive provision of information regarding project implementation annoyances including expected noise, steam or odour annoyance as well as increased traffic caused by trucks because building materials need to be transported. Inform citizens about noise peaks/how long the drilling phase is planned to last.

Offering site visits/ short films/ virtual reality or 3D presentation of the drilling sites/ flyers with images and explanations/ information events with lectures.

An internet platform like the official website for the project could offer an area where questions can be stated and collectively answered by the contact person via FAQ-videos on the website or on social media.

Communication of the yielded renewable energy production (e.g., how many kilowatt hours or megawatt hours of energy were produced per day) CO2 savings to enhance the perceived added value of the project after commissioning.

Encourage active citizen participation, i.e. through participation of the municipality to the project, or through a connection to local heating networks so that citizens can be joint users of the energy generated.

Find more information about public engagement strategies, during the drilling phase, here: more info.

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