Societal Challenges and Opportunities of Low-Carbon Energy Transformations

Low-carbon energy transformations to support carbon-neutral societies is an important and urgent topic and subject to current national priorities and socio-economic planning.This book addresses the societal challenges and opportunities that come with the transition in EU member states such as energy poverty and inequality, energy security, gender inequality, energy efficiency improvements, climate change mitigation, growth in green investments, etc.It contains a balanced approach of theoretical concepts with an impressive range of relevant case studies to investigate the issues, develop indicator frameworks, identify barriers and drivers, and create policies and measures to unlock opportunities. Features:Addresses systematically and comprehensively the low-carbon energy transition, its barriers, and its societal implicationsDiscusses the main societal challenges and opportunities of low-carbon energy transition from theoretical and practical points of viewProvides definitions of concep