The dependence of cities on intensive consumption of energy from fossil fuels is a major
cause of climate disruption, and there is increasing interest in the potential for city …

The potential contribution of local energy infrastructure–such as heat networks–to the
transition to a low carbon economy is increasingly recognised in international, national and …

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 …

Municipalities in the UK are increasingly engaging in local management of one or more
parts of the energy system. The municipal energy companies set up to manage this …

This paper advances a households-in-place perspective to understanding socio-spatial
disadvantage in energy-carbon restructuring. This reflects evidence that the costs and …

Local authorities are well-placed to make significant contributions towards national
emissions reductions commitments, through the pursuit and enablement of energy-related …

Heat networks consist of highly insulated pipes that transport heat to multiple buildings using
hot water or steam. They provide an alternative to individual building-level gas or electric …

Rising interest in the concept of the circular economy sees increasing policy and industry
efforts toward keeping resources in productive use for as long as possible. This includes …

Local Authorities are increasingly expected to meet UK 2050 net zero climate goals.
However, they struggle to assemble investment for local energy and carbon saving projects …

As part of the UK's energy system transition to a low-carbon electricity supply, decentralised
energy sources such as small and medium scale wind turbines have become increasingly …