Societal Challenges and Opportunities of Low-Carbon Energy Transformations

Dalia Streimikiene

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CRC Press
30 March 2025

Development studies; Energy; Management of land & natural resources; Global warming; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology

Low-carbon energy transformations to support carbon-neutral societies is an important and urgent topic and subject to current national priorities and socio-economic planning. This book addresses the societal challenges and opportunities that come with the transition in EU member states such as energy poverty and inequality, energy security, gender inequality, energy efficiency improvements, climate change mitigation, growth in green investments, etc. It contains a balanced approach of theoretical concepts with an impressive range of relevant case studies to investigate the issues, develop indicator frameworks, identify barriers and drivers, and create policies and measures to unlock opportunities.

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Addresses systematically and comprehensively the low-carbon energy transition, its barriers, and its societal implications Discusses the main societal challenges and opportunities of low-carbon energy transition from theoretical and practical points of view Provides definitions of concepts, measurement indicators, policies, and a framework for overcoming barriers and enforcing drivers Includes case studies on low-carbon energy transition challenges and opportunities that are developed for EU countries Encourages discussion on policies and measures necessary to overcome identified barriers and proposes how to promote a just and smooth low-carbon energy transition

This book is a great reference for academics, researchers, graduate students, and professionals such as energy producers, city planners, policymakers, etc. interested in current and emerging trends in sustainable energy.

Edited by: Dalia Streimikiene
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 900g
ISBN: 9781032852805
ISBN 10: 1032852801
Pages: 386
Publication Date: 30 March 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. introduction to Low-Carbon Energy Transition. 2. Energy Poverty. 3. Energy Security. 4. Gender Equality. 5. Energy Efficiency. 6. Renewable Energy. 7. Green Jobs. 8. Green Investments.

Dr. Dalia Štreimikienė is a Leading Research Associate at the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences, Institute of Economics and Rural Development. Her main areas of research are sustainable energy development, sustainability assessment, and corporate social responsibility. She has written 7 books with co-authors, authored more than 400 papers published in international journals, and is an invited Editor for several special issues of Sustainability journals. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal Transformations in Business and Economics.