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A Systematic Review on the Path to Inclusive and Sustainable Energy Transitions

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  • Oluwafemi Awolesi

    (Department of Environmental Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
    Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA)

  • Corinne A. Salter

    (Department of Environmental Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA)

  • Margaret Reams

    (Department of Environmental Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA)

Abstract

This paper surveys the energy literature and systematically reviews the path to an inclusive and sustainable energy transition by exploring factors that drive the current energy transitions, countries with advanced energy transition programs, and the roles of energy literacy and justice in energy transition. Utilizing an exhaustive literature search from 2001 to 2023 via the Scopus database, the study identifies strong policy frameworks, technological advancements, economic incentives, and international collaborations as pivotal factors in successful energy transitions. Case studies from the Nordic countries, Germany, and Poland highlight diverse approaches and significant progress, revealing valuable lessons for global application. Although energy literacy emerges as crucial for public acceptance and participation, fostering informed decision-making and supportive behaviors toward renewable energy initiatives, energy justice ensures equitable access to the benefits of energy transitions, addressing socio-economic impacts on marginalized communities. The study identifies a scarcity of research that articulates and integrates energy literacy and justice concurrently within the purview of energy transition. The paper recommends the adoption, integration, and institutionalization of frameworks that concurrently propagate energy literacy and guide fair and equitable energy transitions. The frameworks should encourage active community involvement, promote community ownership of renewable energy projects, ensure transparency and inclusivity, implement measures for equitable economic benefits, protect livelihoods, address historical distrust, and leverage social media to promote energy literacy and justice. Finally, the continuous monitoring and evaluation of energy transition initiatives are crucial to ensure that they meet evolving societal needs and environmental goals.

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  • Oluwafemi Awolesi & Corinne A. Salter & Margaret Reams, 2024. "A Systematic Review on the Path to Inclusive and Sustainable Energy Transitions," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-17, July.
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