Societal Challenges and Opportunities of Low-Carbon Energy Transformations
eBook - ePub

Societal Challenges and Opportunities of Low-Carbon Energy Transformations

  1. 408 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Societal Challenges and Opportunities of Low-Carbon Energy Transformations

About this book

Low-carbon energy transformations to support carbon-neutral societies is an important and urgent topic and subject to current national priorities and socio-economic planning. This book addresses the societal challenges and opportunities that come with the transition in EU member states such as energy poverty and inequality, energy security, gender inequality, energy efficiency improvements, climate change mitigation, growth in green investments, etc. It contains a balanced approach of theoretical concepts with an impressive range of relevant case studies to investigate the issues, develop indicator frameworks, identify barriers and drivers, and create policies and measures to unlock opportunities.

Features:

  • Addresses systematically and comprehensively the low-carbon energy transition, its barriers, and its societal implications
  • Discusses the main societal challenges and opportunities of low-carbon energy transition from theoretical and practical points of view
  • Provides definitions of concepts, measurement indicators, policies, and a framework for overcoming barriers and enforcing drivers
  • Includes case studies on low-carbon energy transition challenges and opportunities that are developed for EU countries
  • Encourages discussion on policies and measures necessary to overcome identified barriers and proposes how to promote a just and smooth low-carbon energy transition

This book is a great reference for academics, researchers, graduate students, and professionals such as energy producers, city planners, policymakers, etc. interested in current and emerging trends in sustainable energy.

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Yes, you can access Societal Challenges and Opportunities of Low-Carbon Energy Transformations by Dalia Streimikiene in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Sustainable Development. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. About the Editor
  8. List of Contributors
  9. Chapter 1 Introduction: Low-Carbon Energy Transition
  10. Chapter 2 Energy Poverty
  11. Chapter 3 Energy Security
  12. Chapter 4 Gender Equality
  13. Chapter 5 Energy Efficiency
  14. Chapter 6 Renewable Energy
  15. Chapter 7 Green Jobs
  16. Chapter 8 Green Investments
  17. Index