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Low-Carbon Energy Transition
Also known as: low-carbon transformation, low-carbon transition pathways, Low-Carbon Energy Transition, low-carbon transition, low-carbon transitions, low carbon energy transition, low-carbon energy transition, low-carbon energy transitions
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Energy Transition Literature - PSU Center for Energy Law and Policy celp.psu.edu May 20, 2024 3 facts
referenceLacey-Barnacle, Robison, and Foulds (2020) suggest four developments for the energy justice field: (i) greater attention to spatial analyses of neglected regions; (ii) expanding the field to include nonwestern philosophical traditions; (iii) more work on applying tenets, frameworks, and principles specific to energy justice; and (iv) systems approaches to developed-developing country relations, with an emphasis on low-carbon transitions.
claimThe paper in Soc Indic Res 158 recommends that policy efforts for a low carbon energy transition must address energy poverty concerns while transitioning to 100% renewable power generation.
referenceThe paper published in Soc Indic Res 158, 319–371 (2021) establishes an indicator framework for evaluating a low carbon energy transition by assessing environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainable energy development.
Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com Oct 30, 2025 3 facts
referenceTian et al. (2022) analyzed the global low-carbon energy transition in the post-COVID-19 era.
referenceHanna Lempinen (2023) explored the challenges associated with achieving a "just" low-carbon energy transition in the Arctic.
referenceGeels FW, Sovacool BK, Schwanen T, and Sorrell S published 'The socio-technical dynamics of low-carbon transitions' in Joule in 2017.
Geopolitics of the energy transition: between global challenges and ... geoprogress-edition.eu Oct 26, 2025 2 facts
referenceSchwartzkopff J. and Schulz S. authored a report titled 'Poland: The Political Economy of The Low-Carbon Transition' for E3G in 2017.
referenceSchulz S., Amon A., Goritz A., and Schwartzkopff J. authored a report titled 'Hungary: The Political Economy of the Low-Carbon Transition' for E3G in 2017.
Comprehensive Overview on the Present State and Evolution of ... link.springer.com Aug 9, 2024 2 facts
claimFollowing the Paris Agreement, nations are evaluating the financial advantages and challenges of a low-carbon energy transition, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60% to 80% by 2050.
referenceSaraji, M.K. and Streimikiene, D. (2023) conducted a systematic literature review on the challenges to the low carbon energy transition, published in Energy Strategy Reviews.
Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Mar 23, 2022 1 fact
referenceHildingsson and Johansson (2016) analyzed the synergies and conflicts between climate and environmental policy objectives in the context of governing low-carbon energy transitions.
Navigating Tensions in Just Energy Transitions kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu Aug 20, 2025 1 fact
referenceNewell, Geels, and Sovacool (2022) analyzed the tensions between achieving rapid low-carbon transitions and ensuring those transitions are just.
Realist Review on Just Transition Towards Low Emission, Climate ... link.springer.com Jan 5, 2026 1 fact
referenceKarina Standal and Mariëlle Feenstra authored the chapter 'Gender and Solar Energy in Indias Low-Carbon Energy Transition' in the 2021 publication 'Research Handbook on Energy and Society', edited by Janette Webb, Faye Wade, and Margaret Tingey.
Designing Carbon Pricing Policies Across the Globe link.springer.com 1 fact
referenceVan den Bergh J and Botzen W published the article 'Low-carbon transition is improbable without carbon pricing' in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2020.
Energy asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries and ... frontiersin.org Jun 10, 2024 1 fact
referenceLöffler et al. (2019) conducted a quantitative assessment of the stranded assets problem within the context of the low-carbon transition of the European energy system.
Publications - I4CE i4ce.org 1 fact
claimI4CE has developed a 'Landscape of domestic climate finance' tool since 2013 to improve the knowledge base regarding investments and financial flows in sectors critical to the low-carbon transition.