Is clean energy contested? Exploring which issues matter to stakeholders in the European Green Deal

Energy Research & Social Science, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 77, P. 102083 - 102083

Published: May 25, 2021

The European Green Deal aims at decarbonizing the Union's economies by 2050. This implies stepping up policy actions to support both renewable energy and efficiency, two domains in which body of EU law has recently changed. These changes raise question stakeholder for more ambitious policies. To assess such support, we first apply concept salience identify most important issues four core groups follow with an in-depth investigation. We use a mixed method design, testing external issue through qualitative read-out 182 position papers 198,128 Twitter messages, then internal readiness analysis opinion survey 20 key stakeholders. find stakeholders closely align demanding binding efficiency Strong focus can be expected on targets measures, less so further development framework energies. findings confirm earlier studies different fields.

Language: Английский

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Is energy efficiency a robust driver for the new normal development model? A Granger causality analysis

Energy Policy, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 169, P. 113162 - 113162

Published: Aug. 3, 2022

Language: Английский

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A decade of fuel poverty in England: A spatio-temporal analysis of needs-based targeting of domestic energy efficiency obligations

Energy Research & Social Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 101, P. 103139 - 103139

Published: June 2, 2023

Like many forms of deprivation, fuel (or energy) poverty has been shown to concentrate spatially. However, there limited examination its spatio-temporal dynamics, notwithstanding the evidence that prolonged periods without sufficient energy services in home exacerbate negative welfare impacts. To better understand these we evaluate how distribution relatively high levels have changed over time across Local Authorities England, based on government small area estimates. Common trajectories estimates between 2010 and 2019 are identified using quantitative methods, specifically sequence cluster analysis. Relative affluence relative deprivation revealed be spatially persistent temporally entrenched. We use findings assess targeting UK's efficiency obligation, Energy Company Obligation (ECO). obligations become increasingly popular internationally last ten years as market-based policy instruments for addressing environmental social goals. Yet, while significant concerns expressed about their utility poverty, few recent studies investigated empirically. show England ECO disappointing: experiencing entrenched typically receive less support compared areas where fluctuate or severe. The paper thus (1) emphasises importance spatio-temporalities introducing an analytical approach suitable understanding dynamics a range national contexts; (2) highlights limitations tools interventions towards households poverty.

Language: Английский

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The role of European municipalities and regions in financing energy upgrades in buildings

Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 26(2), P. 369 - 401

Published: Feb. 27, 2023

Abstract Energy efficiency in buildings has a central role to play reaching the climate neutrality goal set by European Green Deal. With detailed knowledge of their building stock and profile occupants, regional local authorities can forge an important link between financiers, industry professionals homeowners ensure successful deployment financial schemes that support uptake energy upgrades. This paper provides first assessment reviewing relevant initiatives programmes on efficiency. Based questionnaire completed for more than 150 schemes, it explores how municipalities regions stimulate upgrades residential, commercial public through support. It is found 60% examined are offered form grants subsidies, 45% them targeted residential The use EU cohesion policy funds supporting promotion investments at level Covenant Mayors initiative also explored. In spite possible resource limitations this governance, good position utilise structural or research develop as standalone blended with national ones, thus providing additional deep renovations. results suggest become part strategies several countries, but could be further enhanced.

Language: Английский

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From utility demand side management to low-carbon transitions: Opportunities and challenges for energy efficiency governance in a new era

Energy Research & Social Science, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 59, P. 101312 - 101312

Published: Oct. 9, 2019

Language: Английский

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