Energy Poverty in China: Evaluation and Alleviation

Energy Poverty in China: Evaluation and Alleviation provides a comprehensive methodological approach to energy poverty, supporting the design of effective energy and environmental policies for a globalized nation. It builds a comprehensive index system for calculating energy poverty and applies various methods to assess its economic, environmental, and social effects. Chapters explore specific alleviation paths, including digital economy, technological innovation, low-carbon energy transition, inclusive finance, and coal-to-gas/electricity policy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 23 January 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Energy Poverty in China: Evaluation and Alleviation is a comprehensive and methodological guide to addressing a significant challenge in China's pursuit of a green or low-carbon energy transition. The authors adopt a framework that encompasses measurement, potential impact, and alleviation pathways, aiming to develop effective energy and environmental policies for a globalized nation, particularly in the context of carbon neutrality and the low-carbon transition of energy systems.

The book begins by providing an overview of energy poverty, defining the concept, summarizing the global and Chinese situations, and introducing the authors' approach. The second chapter focuses on constructing a comprehensive index system for calculating energy poverty in China. This is followed by three chapters that employ various methods to empirically evaluate the economic, environmental, and social consequences of energy poverty. Individual chapters then delve into specific alleviation paths, including the digital economy, technological innovation, low-carbon energy transition, inclusive finance, and coal-to-gas/electricity policy.

This book appeals to a wide range of individuals and professionals with interests in energy poverty, energy and environmental policy, energy economics, carbon emission reduction, green growth, energy transition, and renewable energy. It includes researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, R&D professionals, and policy makers or other experts from governmental or non-governmental organizations.

By offering a thorough and systematic approach, Energy Poverty in China: Evaluation and Alleviation contributes to understanding the complexities of energy poverty and provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners in addressing this critical issue.

Weight: 450g
ISBN-13: 9780443158032