Energy systems across the globe are going through a radical transformation as a result of
technological and institutional changes, depletion of fossil fuel resources, and climate …

UK Local Authorities are increasingly declaring 'climate emergencies' and pledging 100%
clean energy and carbon neutrality ambitions for their locality, despite lack of powers over …

This paper considers the development of a strategic energy body in a local authority in the
UK and looks at the perceived need for, and possible roles of, such a body. Historically …

Implementation of clean energy initiatives at the neighbourhood level by local stakeholders
is necessary to reach internationally agreed climate goals. The present paper aims to design …

In support of national and international policies to address climate change, local government
actors across Europe and Asia are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Many …

Energy efficiency is an important element of Europe's Climate and Energy scheme to meet
the target of a 20% reduction in energy demand by 2020. To achieve this goal, it is essential …

Policies and measures targeting energy demand took off over the last three decades in
response to the oil shocks of the 1970s. Since then, concerns about the sensitivity of …

Energy systems across the globe are going through a radical transformation as a result of
technological and institutional changes, depletion of fossil fuel resources, and climate …

With energy transition gaining momentum, energy storage technologies are increasingly
spotlighted as they can effectively handle mismatches in supply and demand. The …

National and local energy policies are implemented within a complex energy landscape that
makes any evaluation of their impacts far from straightforward. Drawing upon a case study of …