Essays about: "Cristian Pons-Seres"

Found 1 essay containing the words Cristian Pons-Seres.

  1. 1. Towards a citizen-driven low-carbon energy transition: Exploring the potential for collective investment schemes in community renewable energy in Europe to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Cristian Pons-Seres; [2019]
    Keywords : community renewable energy; energy transition; collective investment; greenhouse gas emissions; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The European Union’s (EU) ‘market-oriented’ approach to renewable energy development risks undermining the ability of individual citizens to meaningfully contribute to, and benefit from, a decentralised, localised, and decarbonised energy system. In spite of the EU’s ambition to involve local communities for co-driving a low-carbon energy transition, there is no comprehensive analysis uncovering the extent to which citizen participation can meaningfully contribute to decarbonise Europe’s energy system within an increasingly limited timeframe demanding drastic cuts in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at an accelerated pace. READ MORE