Abstract
The
complexity
of
energy
management
and
policy
development
is
increasing
it
necessitates
the
use
multi-criteria
decision-making
(MCDM)
approaches
to
offer
solutions
in
concern
various
sources
assessment
criteria.
In
this
context,
an
example
demonstrated,
interval-valued
circular
intuitionistic
fuzzy
(IVCIF)
AHP-integrated
CRADIS
methodology,
evaluate
consumption
performance
OECD
nations.
This
article
discusses
six
basic
criteria
concerning
primary
consumption,
hydroelectric
wind
coal
gas
oil
consumption.
There
thus
a
variactivation
analysis
among
analyzed
criteria;
less
critical
share
stage
with
criteria,
including
hydro
category
renewable
sources.
As
discussed
results,
criterion
weight
increases
for
fossil
fuels,
whereas
given
coal,
gas,
compared
other
categories.
are
distinct
differences
efficiency
achieved
by
countries.
Among
countries,
effective
strategies
their
implications
present
significant
positive
results
case
Canada,
Germany,
Japan,
while
United
Kingdom
France
have
relatively
robust
programs
fostering
practices
sustainable
living.
contrast,
dismally
performing
country
must
be
Hungary,
Czech
Republic,
Greece,
Slovakia
also
not
too
promising,
general
profile.
study
underscores
influence
IVCIF-AHP&CRADIS
approach
offset
assessing
channel
data-oriented
policymaking
agenda.
systematic
prioritizing
respect
will
permit
comprehensive
understanding
relative
strengths
weaknesses
across
result
policy-effective
outcome
policymakers,
as
well
incentive
further
develop
energy.
It
one
reasons
certain
focused
on
enhancing
sustainability
within
framework.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 4383 - 4383
Published: May 12, 2025
The
Yangtze
River
Economic
Belt,
a
key
growth
driver
in
China,
faces
energy-carbon
challenges.
Analyzing
the
impact
of
industrial
restructuring
on
energy
transition
and
emission
reduction
is
crucial
for
its
low-carbon
transformation.
This
study
first
analyzed
spatiotemporal
patterns
carbon
emissions,
intensity,
structure
decarbonization
across
YREB
provinces
from
2005
to
2021,
then
quantified
impacts
upgrading
these
dimensions
by
using
spatial
Durbin
model
with
panel
data,
revealing
heterogeneity
mechanisms.
Results
show
that:
(1)
U-shaped
relationship
exists
between
both
intensity
decarbonization,
while
it
significantly
lowers
regional
emissions;
(2)
analysis
indicates
effects
intensify
toward
downstream
regions,
being
pivotal
mid-upstream
mitigation.
Accordingly,
region-specific
strategies
are
proposed:
upstream
areas
should
prioritize
high-carbon
substitution,
ecological
compensation,
technological
support;
midstream
regions
adopt
targeted
policies
green
relocation
efficiency
enhancements
accelerate
upgrading;
leverage
innovation
incentives
service-driven
restructuring.
provides
theoretical
foundations
tailored
actionable
insights
achieving
YREB’s
development
goals.
