Social Dimensions of Energy Transition delves into the social dimensions of energy transition, a critical factor in creating effective technologies and policies. This book brings together cutting-edge research from various social science disciplines, covering topics like energy justice, public engagement in energy decisions, and the role of communities in shaping energy transition. It explores intersectional perspectives such as gender and energy transition, social innovation in energy transition, and the impact on indigenous communities. It also addresses the link between societal well-being and energy use, social acceptance of climate policies, and the concept of clean energy access as a human right.
Ideal for policymakers, professionals, researchers, and students whose work involves energy policy, sustainability, and climate change, this book provides a much-needed view of the social dimensions of energy transition.
Ideal for policymakers, professionals, researchers, and students whose work involves energy policy, sustainability, and climate change, this book provides a much-needed view of the social dimensions of energy transition.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Energy Transition: Understanding the Social Implications2. Energy research in social sciences
3. Energy Justice: Equity and Access in Energy Transition
4. Acceptance of and preferences for Renewable Energy Projects
5. The Role of Communities in Shaping Energy Transition
6. Gender and Energy Transition: Exploring Intersectional Perspectives
7. Public Engagement and Participation in Energy Decision-Making
8. Qualitative approaches in energy transition research
9. Social Innovation and Grassroots Movements in Energy Transition
10. Energy Transition and Indigenous Communities
11. The link between societal well-being and energy use
12. Social Acceptance of Climate Policies
13. Clean energy access and affordability as a human right
