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Governance and Decentralization in the Energy Transition in Dutch Local governments : A grounded theory approach
Weerd, Tessa de (2023) Governance and Decentralization in the Energy Transition in Dutch Local governments : A grounded theory approach.
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| Abstract: | Due to the recent course of decentralization municipalities in the Netherlands are confronted with the task of governing the energy transition. Given the complexity of the energy transition, which spans multiple levels and domains (technological, economic, socio-cultural, etc.), municipalities face and will continue to face numerous challenges. To identify these challenges and determine if decentralization is suitable for governing the energy transition, this research follows a grounded theory approach. The case of this research is the municipality of Enschede, a city in the east of the Netherlands. Ten interviews were conducted with employees of the municipality and other stakeholders in the energy transition to obtain a comprehensive overview of their perspectives on the governing of the energy transition. These interviews led to multiple challenges, such as the speed of transition, technical issues, cultural challenges, and governmental issues. The results give a better understanding of the challenges local governments face, but also add new insights to existing sustainability and governance theories. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Programme: | Environmental and Energy Management MSc (69319) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/96883 |
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