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  1. 1. Smarter technologies towards Greener Homes : A Human-Centred Approach

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Mohamed Bennani; [2018]
    Keywords : Smart Technology; Smart Homes; Energy industry in the UK; smart meters; Green Technology; Green Homes; Independent living; Human-Centred approach; Participatory Design;

    Abstract : Advances in technology continuously reshape habits, behaviours and interactions at individual, organisational and societal levels. Information and Communication technology (ICT) is pervasive, and is the bearer of crucial information, analysis and responses to the recipient. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainable Entrepreneurship : The Motivations and Challenges of Sustainable Entrepreneurs in the Renewable Energy Industry

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : James Bell; Jelmer Stellingwerf; [2012]
    Keywords : Sustainable Entrepreneurship; Renewable Energy; Sustainability; Sustainable Development; Social Entrepreneurship; Ecopreneurship;

    Abstract : Sustainability and sustainable development is slowly gathering momentum in public discourse, and greater attention and reverence in academic research. While there still appears to be no consensus defining sustainability, which has lead to hampered discussion, this should not impede nor hinder a greater call for dialogue of how to ultimately change the world, and for the global economy to consider what type of individual will address environmental and social issues simultaneously. READ MORE

  4. 3. Carbon Mitigation Strategies in the Electricity Distribution Sector in Australia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Cornelia Moser; [2011]
    Keywords : distribution companies; network service provision; strategic response to change; electricity market; low carbon electricity provision; carbon mitigation; NEM; Australia; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper looks at strategic responses to climate change mitigation of electricity distribution companies in the National Electricity Market in Australia. The work uses institutional theory, resource dependence theory and aspects of stakeholder management theories and dynamic capabilities theory to describe and analyse current strategies of distribution companies in response to climate change mitigation. READ MORE