Impact chains of energy sufficiency policies: A proposal for visualization and possibilities for integration into energy modeling

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14512/tatup.31.2.40

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energy sufficiency, sufficiency policy, impact chains, impact assessment, energy modeling

Abstract

Impact chains are used in many different fields of research to depict the various impacts of an activity and to visualize the system in which this activity is embedded. Research has not yet conceptualized impact chains specifically for energy sufficiency policies. We develop such a concept based on current evaluation approaches and extend these by adding qualitative elements such as success factors and barriers. Furthermore, we offer two case studies in which we test this concept with the responsible climate action managers. We also describe options for integrating these impact chains into different types of energy models, which are key tools in policy consulting.

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18.07.2022

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Zell-Ziegler C, Thema J. Impact chains of energy sufficiency policies: A proposal for visualization and possibilities for integration into energy modeling. TATuP [Internet]. 2022 Jul. 18 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];31(2):40-7. Available from: https://www.tatup.de/index.php/tatup/article/view/6970