Abstract
Given the current cause–effect relationships between the burning of fossil fuels and environmental, social and economic problems, the model of development for society's future requires transition pathways for a low carbon energy system. Here, the recognition of a smart dimension of rural areas associated with sustainable energy development, while still nascent, is both relevant and suggestive. The paper presents SMART RURAL, a model that revolves around a “think smart-plan local-act rural” approach, promoting a strong engagement with renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart grid toward net-zero energy balance at the municipal level.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 56-61 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Energy Procedia |
| Volume | 122 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2017 |
Keywords
- energy efficiency
- renewable energy
- smart grids
- municipal planning
