Value Change in Energy Systems
Ibo van de Van De Poel (TU Delft - Ethics & Philosophy of Technology)
Behnam Taebi (TU Delft - Ethics & Philosophy of Technology)
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Abstract
The ongoing energy transition toward more sustainable energy systems implies a change in the values for which such systems are designed. The energy transition however is not just about sustainability but also about values like energy security and affordability, and we witness the emergence of new values like energy justice and energy democracy. How can we understand such value changes and how can or should they affect the design of future energy systems? This introduction to the special section on value change in energy systems introduces the main themes and questions. It discusses different understandings of values and value change, explains why the topic is important and how it can be methodologically studied.
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