ABSTRACT
Local Energy Governance: Opportunities and Challenges for Renewable and Decentralised Energy in France and Japan examines the extent of the energy transition taking place at a local level in France and Japan, two countries that share ambitious targets regarding the reduction of GHG emissions, their share of renewable energy and their degree of market liberalization. This book observes local energy policies and initiatives and applies an institutional and legal analysis to help identify barriers but also opportunities in the development of renewable energies in the territories. The book will highlight governance features that incubate energy transition at the local level through interdisciplinary contributions that offer legal, political, sociological and technological perspectives. Overall, the book will draw conclusions that will also be informative for other countries aiming at promoting renewable energies. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of energy policy and energy governance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|30 pages
National Framework of Energy Governance
chapter 2|13 pages
Energy transition in Japan
part II|56 pages
Local government powers in the energy sector
part III|42 pages
Local partnerships for the development of renewable energy at the local level: citizens, communities and companies
chapter 6|19 pages
Local public companies, local authority shareholders and electricity
part IV|54 pages
Territories with 100% renewable energy
part V|66 pages
Technological issues in energy transition: market, grids and smart cities