The impossible energy trinity: Energy security, sustainability, and sovereignty in cross-border electricity systems

P Thaler, B Hofmann - Political Geography, 2022 - Elsevier
The article explores energy policy tradeoffs faced by states that expand renewable electricity
production and are part of cross-border electricity systems. We develop the concept of an …

[HTML][HTML] The (de-) construction of technology legitimacy: Contending storylines surrounding wind energy in Austria and Switzerland

N Schneider, A Rinscheid - Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2024 - Elsevier
Why do some countries assign a major role to wind energy in decarbonizing their electricity
systems, while others are much less committed to this technology? We argue that processes …

[HTML][HTML] Rowing, steering or anchoring? Public values for geothermal energy governance

F Ruef, O Ejderyan - Energy Policy, 2021 - Elsevier
Energy transitions require a rethinking of the role of public authorities to integrate public
views and concerns. Through a case study in Geneva, Switzerland, this article examines …

Governance of energy innovations

M Schreiber - Swiss Energy Governance: Political, Economic and …, 2022 - Springer
Innovation plays an important role in the transition towards a more sustainable energy
system. The law is often thought of as an inhibiting factor for innovation. However, legal …

Energy Governance in Switzerland

A Balthasar - Handbook of Energy Governance in Europe, 2022 - Springer
The Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 had a massive impact on Swiss energy policy. At
the Paris Climate Summit held at the end of 2015, Switzerland also committed to an …

Mapping the Participation Landscape to Support More Inclusive Public Engagement: An Analysis of Scales, Perspectives and Values in the Context of the Energy …

F Ruef - 2020 - research-collection.ethz.ch
Problem. Transitioning to alternative energy systems is a challenging endeavor for
governments around the world. Including the public in these transitions is paramount for …