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Societal implications of sustainable energy action plans: from energy modelling to stakeholder learning

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  • Giovanni Bernardo
  • Simone D’Alessandro

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This article investigates the potential impact of sustainable energy action plans (SEAPs) on local development through a two-step methodology involving participatory planning and quantitative analysis. The first phase relies on a participatory system mapping (PSM) approach and generates a causal structure at the basis of the urban model. In the second phase, we transform the qualitative map into a system dynamic model which evaluates the effect of the SEAP on social, economic and environmental indicators. This methodology was applied to the case of Cascina Municipality (Italy). Through scenario analysis, we show that some indirect feedback can harm the achievement of the 20% emission reduction target. This process allows the local authority and stakeholders to evaluate the impact of emission reduction policies on CO2 emissions and local development, thereby generating collective learning on the systemic implications of the plan. We show that this method can enhance the ambition of emission mitigation efforts by small towns.

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  • Giovanni Bernardo & Simone D’Alessandro, 2019. "Societal implications of sustainable energy action plans: from energy modelling to stakeholder learning," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 62(3), pages 399-423, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:62:y:2019:i:3:p:399-423
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2018.1483905
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    1. Athanasios Mandilas & Dimitrios Kourtidis & Giannoula Florou & Stavros Valsamidis, 2023. "A Framework for Sustainability Reporting of Renewable Energy Companies in Greece," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(19), pages 1-33, September.
    2. Davide Di Battista & Chiara Barchiesi & Luca Di Paolo & Simona Abbate & Sara Sorvillo & Andrea Cinocca & Roberto Carapellucci & Dario Ciamponi & Dina Cardone & Salvatore Corroppolo & Roberto Cipollone, 2021. "The Reporting of Sustainable Energy Action Plans of Municipalities: Methodology and Results of Case Studies from the Abruzzo Region," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(18), pages 1-17, September.
    3. McGookin, Connor & Ó Gallachóir, Brian & Byrne, Edmond, 2021. "Participatory methods in energy system modelling and planning – A review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 151(C).
    4. Nikola Matak & Marko Mimica & Goran Krajačić, 2022. "Optimising the Cost of Reducing the CO 2 Emissions in Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-18, March.
    5. Csutora, Maria & Zsoka, Agnes & Harangozo, Gabor, 2021. "The Grounded Survey – An integrative mixed method for scrutinizing household energy behavior," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 182(C).

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