The Transformation of the energy sector and "citizen energy": insights from Germany with comments on the Lithuanian context

ENPurpose – Explore the extent to which the Energy Transition in Germany is a social transformation and comment on the Lithuanian context Design/methodology/approach Interviews with German energy entrepreneurs and field notes Findings The Energy Transition in Germany has been driven by “Citizen Energy”, but this is under threat from recent reforms which undermine the potential of “citizen energy” as a social transformation. There remain barriers to the growth of “Citizen Energy” in Lithuania. Research limitations/implications It is, to an extent context-specific with limitations for generalizability Practical implications Findings may be of use to the Lithuanian academic community and policy makers interested in energy policy Originality/Value Energy entrepreneurship is a timely theme in view of concerns about climate change and energy security.