This article evaluates the opportunities and limitations of network governance to support low-
carbon energy transitions in European cities. Network visualization and statistical measures …

Many cities around the world have taken a pioneering role in tackling climate change and
they will be key players in a possible transition to a future low carbon society. However …

This article addresses the question of where urban low-carbon energy transitions are
governed. A challenge is that urban governance is not simply urban, but a complex …

Energy transition requires action from different levels of government. While the national and
local level have received ample scholarly attention, thus far little attention has been paid to …

Urban and energy transitions are increasingly seen as being deeply intertwined. The way
this relation impacts our approach to energy transition is a current issue for research …

Cities are at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change and in this paper, we examine
the influence of urban energy governance on these policy goals. An innovative framework …

Energy systems in Germany and in all western OECD countries are currently undergoing
transformations that have profound implications for their urban and regional governance, as …

District heating systems are considered a feasible heating alternative to replace natural gas
to mitigate emissions in cities. However, urban transitions are very complex because energy …

Cities as large centres of energy demand and population are important spatially and
materially in a renewable energy transition. This study draws on available literature on …

In recent years, multiple transformative initiatives have been set up in cities across the world
to kick-start transitions of urban systems towards sustainability. Yet to what extent do these …