Energy Economics and Management, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2026 | Viewed by 453
Special Issue Editor
Interests: energy economics and sustainable energy transitions; technological innovations in the energy sector; energy policy and regulatory framework; biodiversity valuation and ecosystem servicess
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global transition towards sustainable energy systems necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the interconnections between energy economics, strategic energy management, and the effective integration of renewable energy sources. This Special Issue will address the complex challenges and opportunities associated with improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact, enhancing regional energy security, and fostering long-term sustainability.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore the development, implementation, and evaluation of energy policies, regulatory frameworks, financial instruments, and business models supporting the low-carbon transformation of economies. Submissions may also examine the role of technological innovation, smart and decentralized energy systems, digitalization, and stakeholder engagement in achieving effective, evidence-based energy governance.
Particular attention will be given to interdisciplinary approaches that integrate economic, environmental, and social dimensions of the energy transition, as well as to research highlighting regional, sectoral, and territorial development aspects. Studies that combine theoretical analysis with practical solutions, impact assessment, and strategy design for energy independence and resilience are especially encouraged.
By bringing together insights from economics, management, engineering, and policy, this Special Issue aims to foster a holistic understanding of pathways towards a more sustainable, innovative, and resilient energy future.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Energy economics and policy analysis for sustainable development
- Strategic energy management and territorial development planning;
- Regulatory frameworks for energy efficiency and renewable energy integration;
- Low-carbon transition strategies and decarbonization pathways;
- Economic evaluation and impact assessment of energy policy instruments;
- Business models and financial mechanisms for renewable energy deployment;
- Technological innovation in smart grids, microgrids, and decentralized systems;
- Digitalization, AI, and data-driven decision-making in energy systems;
- Energy security, independence, and resilience in regional and national contexts;
- Stakeholder engagement, governance models, and public participation in energy transition;
- Socio-economic and environmental impacts of energy system transformation;
- Case studies of successful energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives;
- Biodiversity as a renewable energy resource and its role in sustainable energy systems.
Dr. Alina Yakymchuk
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- energy transition
- energy policy and governance
- energy efficiency
- renewable energy economics
- sustainable energy systems
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