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energy sector
Also known as: global energy sector, power sector, power sectors, Power Sector, energy sectors, energy supply sector
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Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Mar 23, 2022 23 facts
measurementIn 2018, global greenhouse gas emissions were distributed across economic sectors as follows: energy (electricity and heat) at 34%, industry at 24%, agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) at 21%, transportation at 14%, and buildings at 6%.
claimSocial foundations and human behaviors have a significant role to play in the future sustainability of the energy sector, according to Inglesi-Lotz (2021).
referenceMohamad M. R. A. and Anuge J. (2021) authored a paper titled 'The challenge of Future Sustainable Development in Power Sector'.
claimInnovation in the energy sector encompasses more than just technology research and development; it includes new approaches to existing energy systems and markets, as well as the development of new technical and business models.
claimA sustainable energy transition system must be driven by the climate change agenda, technology developments and innovation, increased energy efficiency, competitive economies, enhanced energy security, the development of affordable energy solutions, and the modernization of the energy sector from traditional systems.
claimIssues of power and politics are central themes in the sustainability transition within energy sectors.
claimGreenhouse gas emissions are primarily produced by five economic sectors: energy, industry, transport, buildings, and AFOLU (agriculture, forestry, and other land uses).
claimThe energy sector is the largest contributor of global carbon dioxide emissions and the second-largest contributor of non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions globally.
claimThe institutional dimension is a critical factor in determining and influencing investment, competitiveness, pricing, and the overall performance of the energy sector.
measurementBetween 2010 and 2018, the increase in global greenhouse gas emissions was driven by the energy sector (1.9 GtCO2eq, ~33%), the industrial sector (1.8 GtCO2eq, ~30%), the transport sector (1.2 GtCO2eq, 20%), the AFOLU sector (0.72 GtCO2eq, 12%), and the buildings sector (0.22 GtCO2eq, 4%).
claimInstitutional/Political Sustainability in the energy sector involves establishing effective institutions, policies, legal measures, regulations, and governance to increase order, service efficiency, and performance output in clean energy.
claimPolitical functions set the institutions, policies, and regulations that govern the energy sector, which directly influences the choices and performance of energy transition measures and investments.
measurementThe global annual growth rate of greenhouse gas emissions from the energy supply sector increased from 1.7% per year between 1990 and 2000 to 3.1% per year between 2000 and 2010, according to Bruckner et al. (2014a).
claimImproper market structure designs and policies can lead to unnecessarily higher costs in the energy sector, which negatively impacts consumer welfare (Inglesi-Lotz, 2021).
measurementThe concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere passed 407 ppm in 2018, with the energy sector emerging as the largest emitter of greenhouse gases.
measurementThe energy sector accounts for approximately two-thirds of global carbon dioxide emissions, making it critical for addressing climate change, according to Quitzow (2021).
claimThe International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) defines energy transition as the pathway for transforming the global energy sector from a fossil-dominated mix to a zero-carbon system by the second half of the 21st century.
claimSustainable development and sustainability issues now play a central role in energy and electricity sectors by anchoring the evolution of the sustainable development paradigm, according to Iddrisu and Bhattacharyya (2015) and Kabeyi and Olanrewaju (2021f).
measurementIn 2010, the energy supply sector contributed 35% of all anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.
claimA sustainable energy transition requires the design of an appropriate market structure to ensure proper performance of the energy sector regarding prices, energy efficiency, supply, and technological innovation.
measurementThe energy sector was the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions in 2010, accounting for approximately 35% of total anthropogenic emissions.
claimGood governance in the energy sector is an important tool to realize climate change mitigation by investing in sustainable measures and projects.
measurementThe energy sector, specifically electricity and heat production, was the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions in 2018, accounting for approximately 34% of total emissions.
Realist Review on Just Transition Towards Low Emission, Climate ... link.springer.com Jan 5, 2026 21 facts
claimSoft enablers for a just transition in the energy sector are driven by the roles of key stakeholders, their commitment to supporting interventions, and the relationships between them.
measurementThe study identified 13 intervention types in the energy sector, four in the agriculture/food sector, two in the infrastructure sector, and three in ecosystem services, with the latter category comprising land protection interventions.
measurementThe energy sector is the most represented sector in the literature reviewed for the study, with 46 interventions targeting energy specifically and 11 targeting energy in combination with other sectors.
claimHard barriers to a just transition in the energy sector include the high costs of new systems and technologies, continued large-scale fossil fuel investment, the high relative cost of renewable energy, and uncertainty regarding international and domestic finance.
claimHard enablers for a just transition in the energy sector include robust financing and funding models and the provision of longer-term financing.
accountThe GCF-IEU and ILO developed theories of change and mapped the relationships between activities and outcomes for the energy, food and agriculture, and ecosystem services sectors, while conducting a narrative analysis for the infrastructure sector due to a low number of captured interventions.
claimSoft enablers for a just transition in the energy sector include high-level political ownership, trust and awareness among stakeholders, and strong partnerships between government, funders, research institutions, private sector, and civil society representatives.
claimEvidence from energy studies suggests that the realization of outcomes in the energy sector is characterized by limited backlash from fossil fuel industries and vested interests, alongside changes in national norms, attitudes, and beliefs.
claimResearch identified eight key outcomes for the energy sector, which include an expanded clean power supply, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and improved energy governance.
claimVery few just transition interventions focus on minimizing and addressing negative employment impacts, with the exception of some interventions within the energy sector.
measurementIn 2019, the energy sector was responsible for 34% of net global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
procedureInputs for energy sector theories of change are categorized into four areas: (1) Financing, funding, and technical support from stakeholders; (2) Materials, goods, technology, and innovation; (3) Human resources, including staff and community time; and (4) Data and research.
claimThe energy sector is identified as the central focus of just transition debates.
claimIn the energy sector, the outcome of reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is most strongly associated with investments in infrastructure, technology, and support for market linkages.
claimThe agriculture, food, and ecosystem services sectors have a stronger record of inclusive social policies and engagement compared to the energy sector, often focusing on adaptation, livelihood improvement, community resilience, and social equity including gender.
claimMost just transition interventions have failed to focus on minimizing or addressing negative employment impacts, with the exception of some interventions within the energy sector.
claimReduced greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector are associated with five activities: mechanisms for coherence across programming and investments, incentives and standards, creating an enabling environment, institutional and market systems (public/private), and social dialogue and stakeholder engagement.
claimThere is a lack of strong association between energy sector interventions and systems designed to ensure human rights, including labour rights.
referenceActivities relevant to a just transition in the energy sector include creating an enabling environment through policy reform (such as fossil fuel subsidy reform), establishing legal and investment frameworks (such as South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership), implementing incentives and standards (such as revised tariff structures and renewable energy licensing), and investing in infrastructure and technology (such as renewable energy capacity, transmission capacity, and microgrids).
claimTemporal barriers to a just transition in the energy sector include the gap between policy reform and implementation, communication and awareness-raising obstacles, insufficient clarity regarding benefits, inadequate transparency, and limited stakeholder participation.
claimIdentified outcomes for energy sector interventions include enhanced climate resilience, maximized social, economic, and decent work gains, minimized job losses and negative social outcomes, and improved social equity and gender equality.
Comprehensive Overview on the Present State and Evolution of ... link.springer.com Aug 9, 2024 4 facts
referenceRummukainen reviewed climate change indicators, including air temperature, precipitation, wind, and sea level, using scientific information relevant to the energy sector.
claimSince the 1997 launch of the Kyoto Protocol and the COP26 conference, industrial sectors, particularly the energy sector, have made efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions due to the increasing demand for renewable and clean energy generation.
measurementThe energy sector generates nearly 75% of current greenhouse gas emissions.
claimMarket dynamics can result in indirect impacts of climate change on the energy sector.
Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com Oct 30, 2025 4 facts
referenceDigital transformation in the energy sector encompasses technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, and Blockchain, which facilitate processes, improve working capabilities, and enable data-driven decision-making.
claimIndustry stakeholders, including energy producers, manufacturers, and service providers, utilize Energy Technology Assessments (ETAs) to inform strategic decisions within fast-changing energy sectors.
claimThe global energy sector is undergoing a fast transition driven by the demand for sustainability, efficiency, and resilience, facilitated by technological developments in renewable energy efficiency and storage.
claimDigital Twin technology serves as a tool for real-time monitoring and optimization in the energy sector, with the potential to manage and monitor energy supply chains.
Carbon Pricing as a Climate Policy Instrument: Global Lessons ... journal.idscipub.com Jul 31, 2025 3 facts
claimLi, Lukszo, and Weijnen (2015) found that CO2 pricing has implications for the decarbonization of China's power sector.
referenceBistline, J., & Rose, S. (2018) published 'Social cost of carbon pricing of power sector CO₂: Accounting for leakage and other social implications from subnational policies' in Environmental Research Letters, 13(1), 014027, which examines the social cost of carbon pricing in the power sector, specifically addressing leakage and subnational policy impacts.
claimCarbon pricing fosters green innovation, reduces emissions in the energy and transport sectors, and generates fiscal revenues that can finance social and environmental programs.
Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - CEBRI cebri.org Sep 22, 2025 3 facts
measurementThe power sector accounts for approximately 65% of total global coal demand.
measurementOf the 67.5 million people employed in the global energy sector, 48% (32.5 million) work in the fossil fuel industry.
measurementGlobal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions surpassed 57 GtCO2e in 2023, with the energy sector responsible for 68% of this total.
Advancing energy efficiency: innovative technologies and strategic ... oaepublish.com 2 facts
measurementThe use of renewable energy in the transportation, heating, and power sectors is expected to increase by almost 60% between 2024 and 2030.
measurementThe energy sector is responsible for over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
How governments address climate change through carbon pricing ... nature.com Apr 15, 2025 2 facts
The role of hydrogen in decarbonizing U.S. industry: A review ideas.repec.org 1 fact
referenceKhusniddin Alikulov, Zarif Aminov, La Hoang Anh, Tran Dang Xuan, and Wookyung Kim published 'Comparative Technical and Economic Analyses of Hydrogen-Based Steel and Power Sectors' in the journal Energies in March 2024.
How Global Economic Trends Affect Your Personal Finances idsnews.com 1 fact
claimThe global shift toward sustainability and green technologies affects sectors like energy and agriculture, leading to changes in the job market and investment opportunities.
Role of Advanced Nuclear Energy in Deep Decarbonization onlocationinc.com Oct 20, 2021 1 fact
claimRenewable energy technologies like solar and wind may not be sufficient to completely decarbonize the power sector alone due to concerns regarding grid reliability caused by their variable nature.
The potential land requirements and related land use change ... nature.com Feb 3, 2021 1 fact
referenceThe Global Change Assessment Model (GCAM), version 4.3, is a dynamic-recursive model with technology-rich representations of the economy, energy sector, and land use, linked to a climate model used to explore climate change mitigation policies such as carbon taxes, carbon trading, regulations, and accelerated deployment of energy technologies.
Hydrogen Energy Storage Market to Reach USD ... - PR Newswire prnewswire.com Mar 25, 2026 1 fact
measurementIndustrial applications dominated the Hydrogen Energy Storage Market with a 57.3% share in 2024, driven by demand from the refining, chemicals, steel, and power sectors.
The technical, geographical, and economic feasibility for solar ... ideas.repec.org 1 fact
referenceMendel Giezen published 'Shifting Infrastructure Landscapes in a Circular Economy: An Institutional Work Analysis of the Water and Energy Sector' in the journal Sustainability in September 2018.
Demand side management using optimization strategies for efficient ... journals.plos.org Mar 21, 2024 1 fact
claimThe Bender algorithm enables sophisticated planning and efficient resource allocation within the energy sector by catering to the dynamic nature of energy demands to ensure practical and cost-effective distribution.
Energy asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries and ... frontiersin.org Jun 10, 2024 1 fact
claimQuantification approaches for asset stranding are in their infancy, with calculations primarily available for the energy sector, according to Ansari and Holz (2020) and Dulong et al. (2023).
Energy infrastructure vs climate change: increasing resilience ricardo.com Feb 20, 2025 1 fact
claimRicardo works globally with policymakers and organizations in the energy sector to address climate change and resilience.
What Is the Energy Transition? Drivers, Challenges & Outlook sepapower.org May 7, 2024 1 fact
claimPrivate enterprises in the energy sector impact the pace of the energy transition through their investment decisions and their development and implementation of new sustainable technologies.