Strategic study for renewable energy policy, optimizations and sustainability in Iran

R Zahedi, A Zahedi, A Ahmadi - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The present article includes studies on the importance of addressing strategic issues in the
field of general policies adopted and strategies for the development of renewable energy in …

[HTML][HTML] An integrative analytical model for the water-energy-food nexus: South Africa case study

L Nhamo, T Mabhaudhi, S Mpandeli, C Dickens… - … Science & Policy, 2020 - Elsevier
The missing link between cross-sectoral resource management and full-scale adoption of
the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus has been the lack of analytical tools that provide …

Technical skills, disinterest and non-functional regulation: Barriers to building energy efficiency in Finland viewed by energy service companies

HL Kangas, D Lazarevic, P Kivimaa - Energy Policy, 2018 - Elsevier
Energy inefficiency in the building stock is a substantial contributor to climate change.
Integrated energy service companies (IESCs) have a potentially important role in improving …

Transition towards a circular economy at a regional level: A case study on closing biological loops

S Vanhamäki, M Virtanen, S Luste… - Resources, Conservation …, 2020 - Elsevier
The transition towards a circular economy requires a systemic change, where regions play a
vital role. In Finland's Päijät-Häme region, European and national targets for a circular …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of China-Pakistan economic corridor on Pakistan's future energy consumption and energy saving potential: Evidence from sectoral time series analysis

FM Mirza, N Fatima, K Ullah - Energy Strategy Reviews, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a strategic economic project to enhance
economic connectivity between Pakistan and China. We estimate the impact of CPEC …

Dual efficiency and productivity analysis of renewable energy alternatives of OECD countries

SE Kara, MD Ibrahim, S Daneshvar - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper examines the dual efficiency of bioenergy, renewable hydro energy, solar
energy, wind energy, and geothermal energy for selected OECD countries through an …

Impact of building usage and occupancy on energy consumption in Finnish daycare and school buildings

T Sekki, M Airaksinen, A Saari - Energy and Buildings, 2015 - Elsevier
The facility strategy of the City of Espoo emphasises improvements in the energy efficiency
and efficient use of buildings. The design phase of a building is crucial and when the …

[PDF][PDF] Sustainability indicators and indices for the water-energy-food nexus for performance assessment: WEF nexus in practice–South Africa case study

L Nhamo, T Mabhaudhi, S Mpandeli, C Nhemachena… - 2019 - academia.edu
The missing link between cross-sectoral resource utilisation and management, and full-
scale adoption of the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus has been lack of analytical tools to …

Energy policy concerns, objectives and indicators: a review towards a framework for effectiveness assessment

D Ortiz, V Leal - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
This work presents a review that aims to characterize the policy evaluation practices
regarding the public policies on energy, with a focus on the metrics: concerns, objectives …

Sharing indoor space: stakeholders' perspectives and energy metrics

N Francart, M Höjer, K Mjörnell, A Sargon Orahim… - Buildings and …, 2020 - diva-portal.org
The sharing of indoor space can improve space and energy efficiency. The drivers and
barriers to space-sharing initiatives are investigated from the perspectives of building users …