A Co-Creation Approach Towards Gas-Free Homes in the Netherlands: Investigating how municipalities can use co-creation practices in transitioning towards a gas-free future

Dutch national policy states a goal to rid 7 million homes of natural gas by 2050. Municipalities, along with inhabitants, will determine what is the best alternative technology for gas heating.<br/><br/>There are many challenges to this as municipalities must adapt to a relatively new role and subject matter, coordinate with the inhabitants...

Drivers and Obstacles to Implementing Co-creation in Sustainable Heating: A Multiple Case Study Addressing the Institutional Rules underlying Co-creation

Reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is vital to limit global warming to 1.5◦C. Decarbonizing the heating sector that is globally responsible for half of total energy consumption is necessary to achieve climate-neutrality goals. The complex nature of the heating sector (characterized by variable market demands, and complicated stakeholder...