Energy Efficiency as a Wicked Problem

Energy Efficiency as a Wicked Problem

Together with increased shares of renewable energy supply, improved energy efficiency is the foremost means of mitigating climate change. However, the energy efficiency potential is far from being realized, which is commonly explained by the existence of various barriers to energy efficiency. Initia...

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Main Authors:	Patrik Thollander, Jenny Palm, Johan Hedbrant
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:	Sustainability
Subjects:	energy policy energy management wicked problem energy management system industry energy efficiency
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/6/1569

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