scholarly journals Households Behaviour towards Sustainable Energy Management in Poland—The Homo Energeticus Concept as a New Behaviour Pattern in Sustainable Economics

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 3142
Author(s):  
Alicja Małgorzata Graczyk
Keyword(s):  
Energy Management ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Behaviour Pattern ◽  
Critical Threshold ◽  
Homo Oeconomicus ◽  
New Science ◽  
Economic Man ◽  
Novel Concept

The presented article belongs to the research school of sustainable development economics as a relatively new science discipline within the broader area of heterodox economics. This paper is based on literature studies of homo concepts in economics, sociology and psychology. It identifies a research gap in sustainable economics, especially in sustainable energy management, formulating a novel concept of an economic man involved in energy management called homo energeticus. Homo energeticus concept is verified by empirical evidence at a local level- quantitative research conducted on a sample of 500 households in Lower Silesia region in Poland. The research’s first objective is to build the original author’s methodology on which the shift patterns from homo oeconomicus (neoclassical economics) to homo sustinens (sustainable economics) may be presented and may be used by scientists worldwide. After preparing a method for identifying concept, the second goal is to identify and describe the new concept of behaviour. The main conclusions are the sustainable behavioural pattern is dominating trend observed among households' local energy management (homo energeticus). The homo energeticus behaviour was confirmed by every third respondent (critical threshold of 70%) or less restrictive and sustainable behaviour model homo sustinens (critical threshold of 50%) by more than 91.8% of whole respondents.

Guidelines for efficient and sustainable energy management in hospital buildings

2021 ◽  
pp. 129644
Author(s):  
Karine Borges de Oliveira ◽  
Eduardo Ferro dos Santos ◽  
Antonio Faria Neto ◽  
Vitor Homem de Mello Santos ◽  
Otávio José de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Energy Management ◽  
Sustainable Energy

Sustainable Energy Management: Achieving Energy Independence at Wastewater Utilities

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 (3) ◽  
pp. 650-670
Author(s):  
Drury Whitlock ◽  
Julian Sandino ◽  
Tim Shea ◽  
Peter Burrowes
Keyword(s):  
Energy Management ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy Independence

A Qualitative Assessment of a Full-Service Network Airline Sustainable Energy Management: The Case of Finnair PLC

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 167-180
Author(s):  
Glenn Baxter ◽  
Panarat Srisaeng ◽  
Graham Wild
Keyword(s):  
Energy Management ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Longitudinal Case Study ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Route Network

Airlines are extremely energy intensive. Around the world airlines are increasingly focusing on the environmentally sustainable energy management. Using a qualitative longitudinal case study research approach, this study examines Finnair’s sustainable energy management over the period 2010 to 2019. The airline’s major energy source is jet fuel used for the operation of the airline’s aircraft fleet and the electricity which is used to power its facilities located at Helsinki Airport. The study found that Finnair’s annual jet fuel consumption has grown throughout the study due to the airline’s route network and aircraft fleet expansion. The fuel required for ground vehicles has risen reflecting greater operational requirements due to the company’s expansion. The annual consumption of electricity and electricity for heating has displayed a general downward trend during the study period. The annual electricity per passenger has also decreased despite the large growth in passenger numbers. Finnair has increased its use of renewable energy sources for its flight and ground operations. A key energy saving strategy has been the acquisition and operation of a modern state-of-the-art, fuel efficient aircraft fleet.

Evaluation of the Progress of Sustainable Energy Management in World Economies

2021 ◽  
pp. 246-261
Author(s):  
Aykut Akdag ◽  
Suna Sahin
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Political Power ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy Reserves ◽  
Power Struggle ◽  
Goods And Services

The aim of the study is to analyze the underlying reasons for the countries to have access to the energy reserves and the effort to be to holding on those reserves. Energy is the driving force for the production of goods and services. Countries who have access to energy reserves are aware that those reserves provide both economic and political power. The motive for countries to have control of energy reserves are twofold: basis for economic growth and keeping or gaining political power. The result most of the time is a continous power struggle between the countries.

scholarly journals Analyzing Actors’ Engagement in Sustainable Energy Planning at the Local Level in Ghana: An Empirical Study

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2028
Author(s):  
Hassan Qudrat-Ullah ◽  
Mark McCarthy Akrofi ◽  
Aymen Kayal
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Energy Planning ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Local Actors

Actors play a crucial role in sustainable energy development yet interaction in different contexts is an area that has not received much scholarly attention. Sustainable energy transitions theories such as the Multi-Level Perspective, for instance, have been criticized for not describing precisely the nature of the interactions between actors and institutions within socio-technical systems. The goal of this study was to empirically examine local actors’ engagement and its impact on the planning and implementation of sustainable energy initiatives in the villages and remote areas in Ghana. Using the mixed methodology approach, interviews were performed, focus discussion groups were held, and archival data were collected, and social network modeling and case study analysis was performed. Our findings showed that sustainable energy development at the local level depends on an interplay between local government agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), central government agencies, local communities, and private sector organizations. Despite being the focal point at the local level, local government involvement in sustainable energy planning is limited. In the case of Ghana, sustainable energy planning remains centralized and is manifested in a low level of awareness of local actors on national energy plans. The implication for decision makers is that energy planning functions should be devolved to the local government. Such devolution is expected to ensure the integration of sustainable energies into local government plans for the well-coordinated implementation and effective monitoring of sustainable energy projects.

Impacts of Cittaslow philosophy on sustainable tourism development

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 173-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ecem Ince ◽  
Deniz Iscioglu ◽  
Ali Ozturen
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
North Cyprus

Purpose Sustainability concept exists in the soul of the Cittaslow (slow city) philosophy. This protest movement is mainly based on the philosophy of sustainability by promoting the “slowness” perspective and the concept of sustainable development at the local level. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impacts of Cittaslow (slow city) philosophy on support for sustainable tourism development in North Cyprus. In this context, this research study is concentrated on the influences of Cittaslow practices on support for sustainable tourism development with dimensions in terms of socio-cultural, economic and ecological aspects. Design/methodology/approach This study was based on a quantitative research approach to observe the significant effects and meet the objectives. The data were collected randomly by self-administrated questionnaires from residents who are living in the slow cities (Yeni Bogaziçi, Mehmetçik, Lefke, Geçitkale and Tatlisu) at North Cyprus. Findings The partial least squares approach to the structural equation model was used to analyze the data. The research results were discussed the critical issues and consequences in the management of slow cities. Originality/value The slow city concept is a very significant movement that emphasizes the importance of local differences and sustainability. There is a lack of knowledge about the effects of Cittaslow membership and efforts on sustainable tourism development in North Cyprus. The critical factors and implications were pinpointed for enhancing sustainable tourism development in slow cities.

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