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Erik Lindhult
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Technology and transition
‘Progressive Evolution of Regimes and the Consequences for Energy Regime Change
Transition of energy systems has been under-theorised. We have argued previously that energy efficiency as a strategy for fossil fuel replacement is inadequate as energy demand is not being reduced by efficiency alone. This paper is intended to elaborate further on the reasons. W
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The Inefficiencies of Energy Efficiency
Reviewing the Strategic Role of Energy Efficiency and its Effectiveness in Alleviating Climate Change
Our present economy is high-energy and demand-intensive, demand met through the use of high energy yield fossil fuels. Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources are proposed as the solution and named the ‘twin pillars’ of sustainable energy policy. Increasing energy efficien
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Transition towards becoming Energy smart city integrating different areas of energy production, distribution and use in a community requires a spectrum of capabilities. The paper reports on findings from the EU planning project PLEEC, involving six medium sized European cities. T
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