Sustainable Development: From Energy Efficiency and Energy Economic Perspectives
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 April 2026 | Viewed by 1
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, "Sustainable Development: From Energy Efficiency and Energy Economic Perspectives", aims to explore the critical role of energy efficiency and economic mechanisms in advancing sustainable development. As the global energy landscape undergoes a transformation driven by climate change, policy shifts, technological innovation, and socio-economic pressures, understanding the nexus between energy use, efficiency, and economic performance is more important than ever. This issue seeks to gather interdisciplinary research that provides both theoretical insights and practical approaches to promote sustainable energy systems.
Aims
The primary aims of this Special Issue are to:
- Highlight recent advances in energy efficiency technologies, practices, and policies that contribute to sustainable development goals (SDGs).
- Examine the economic implications of transitioning to low-carbon and energy-efficient economies.
- Foster cross-disciplinary dialogue between energy engineering, economics, and sustainability science.
- Provide a platform for innovative modeling, case studies, and empirical analyses that inform decision-making for sustainable energy development.
- Support policymakers, researchers, and practitioners with evidence-based strategies to balance environmental goals with economic viability.
Scope of the Issue
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, reviews, case studies, and policy analyses related to, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Energy efficiency in the industrial, building, and transport sectors;
- Economic analysis of energy transitions and sustainability policies;
- Renewable energy integration and its economic impact;
- Techno-economic assessments of energy systems;
- Energy demand modeling and forecasting for sustainable planning;
- Circular economy and energy resource optimization;
- Environmental and economic trade-offs in energy systems;
- Carbon pricing, subsidies, and financial instruments for energy sustainability;
- Energy poverty, equity, and inclusive economic growth;
- Life-cycle assessments and cost–benefit analyses of energy projects.
Dr. Beata Szetela
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- energy efficiency
- sustainable development
- energy economics
- energy policy
- low-carbon transition
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