Search for dissertations about: "climate policy and financial"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words climate policy and financial.

  2. 16. Boosting behavioral change in residential electricity consumption : demand response programs and feedback

    Author : Cajsa Bartusch; Lars Wester; Monica Odlare; Thomas Porathe; Mikael Larsson; Kajsa Ellegård; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energy- and Environmental Engineering; energi- och miljöteknik;

    Abstract : As part of realizing national and European climate ambitions, it is imperative to bring about increased energy efficiency and consumption flexibility in the residential sector of the Swedish power market. In addition to governmental policy instruments to this end, market-based measures play an important role in making behavioral change in domestic electricity use happen. READ MORE

  4. 17. Circular Business Model Design : Business Opportunities from Retaining Value of Products and Materials

    Author : Julia L.K. Nußholz; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Circular Economy; business model innovation; circular business model; Resource efficiency; Reuse; Life cycle management; Value creation; sustainability assessment; Circular business model tools;

    Abstract : Today our economy is largely based on linear material flows, and many products, such as electronics, furniture,building materials and textiles, are discarded even when they could still be used. Without urgent action, globalwaste is expected to increase by 70% by 2060 and global materials use is expected to more than double. READ MORE

  5. 18. Analyzing technological change in low carbon power generation

    Author : Ulrika Claeson Colpier; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Experience curves; technology assessment; endogenous technological change;

    Abstract : In order to mitigate climate change while satisfying the growing global electricity demand, technological change within the power generating system is crucial. New low carbon technologies need to replace the current more carbon-intensive options. READ MORE

  6. 19. Land Use in Climate Policy - Forest Based Options at Local Level with Cases from India

    Author : Matilda Palm; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Carbon sequestration; sustainable development; bioenergy; afforestation; CDM; rural development; rural development;

    Abstract : With India’s large population, an increased pressure on forest and agricultural land indicate a growing demand for environmental services that is sustainable for the future. Fertile agricultural land is limited and with an increased demand for energy production the development expands to degraded lands, the wasteland. READ MORE

  7. 20. Sunrise of an Industry : Solar Energy under Financial and Industrial Capitalism in the U.S. and Japan, 1973 - 2005

    Author : Max Jerneck; Sociologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Climate Change; Solar Energy; Photovoltaics; Sustainable Transition; Innovation; Industrial Development; Financialization;

    Abstract : The thesis addresses the question of how to mitigate climate change by studying the emergence of solar photovoltaic energy as an example of a low carbon industry. By outlining the social conditions behind the growth of that industry, I aim to further the understanding of low carbon industrial development in general. READ MORE