GX & Decarbonization Research

Zane Pīpkalēja, Dace Lauka, Jeļena Pubule +3

This study addresses fragmentation in technical tools developed for regional energy transition projects in the EU. Using a combined systematic synthesis and facet-based classification, it identifies gaps and interconnections among tools, pr…

John F. Ryder

This paper introduces 'electrification convergence' — the cumulative stacking of multiple electrification demands (EVs, heat pumps, AI datacenters, etc.) on shared grid infrastructure. It argues that EU policy underestimates coordination ti…

Rasa Ikstena, Ērika Lagzdiņa, Jānis Brizga +2

This study applies PESTEL analysis to Latvia, examining conditions for energy citizenship. Findings show a supportive policy framework aligned with EU targets, but participation is mostly individual and market-based; collective energy citiz…

Marta Viegliņa, Haralds Siktārs, Vladimirs Kirsanovs +1

This study examines the feasibility of implementing energy hubs in Latvia through comparative analysis of European examples (Danish energy islands, German sector coupling), ESG evaluation, and GIS modeling. It proposes a roadmap for first-g…

Guanghai Liu, Zongyu Chen, Yuanxin He +2

This study conducts a life cycle assessment (LCA) of diesel mechanical vs. lithium battery refrigerated containers (40-ft). Under a China baseline grid, total GHG emissions are nearly equal (60.97 vs 61.04 g CO2e/t-km). Battery containers b…

Asaad Sendi, Dalia Atif, Salim Bourchid Abdelkader +1

This study analyzes crude oil return dynamics during the energy transition using a heavy-tailed LSTM model incorporating carbon allowance returns (ETS), AI, EV markets, and geopolitical risk. It finds that ETS significantly predicts mean re…

Igor Bashmakov

Assesses the 'greenness' of electricity generation in Russia and explores potential reasons why it might become less green ('red') in the future. Analyzes the current composition and challenges of Russia's power sector in the context of ene…

Bożena Gajdzik, Radosław Wolniak, Wieslaw Wes Grebski +2

This paper empirically analyzes the relationship between macroeconomic scale, energy consumption structure, and CO2 emissions in Poland from 2000 to 2023. Using OLS and ARDL models, it finds that emission dynamics are more closely linked to…

Anna Emanuelsson

This thesis analyzes investment challenges for capital-intensive decarbonization technologies like CCS in cement and H-DRI in steel. It finds that while EU ETS price uncertainty hinders investment, cost pass-through along value chains limit…

Bantje, David, Sperring, Emily, Hahn Menacho, Alvaro Jose +7

This dataset provides scenario data from the IAM REMIND and prospective LCA output using the Pathways and Premise tools, supporting analysis of environmental co-benefits from energy decarbonization with targeted interventions.

XUKE LI, Izati Binti Zull Kepili Ema, Zhilin Chen

Using panel data from 30 Chinese provinces (2015-2024), this study finds that population aging significantly reduces carbon emissions, with green technology innovation strengthening this effect. However, in deeply aging regions, rising ener…

Qiang Liu, Nana Deng

This study uses a bottom-up framework to evaluate emission reduction potentials and costs for decarbonizing China's urban residential building operations. An integrated pathway of improving green building efficiency standards could reduce 2…

Sabrina M. Desjardins, Michael T. Ter‐Mikaelian, Terrence Sauve +4

This study evaluates the GHG reduction potential of bioheat using woody residues (forest harvest and sawmill) in remote communities of northeastern Ontario, Canada. The largest emission reductions were found in electric bioheat scenarios us…

Tarun Sharma, Praveen P., Abhishek Das +1

This paper reviews the evolution of electricity system models in the context of the global transition to net-zero carbon emissions. It highlights challenges such as renewable integration, stranded assets, social acceptance, and geopolitics,…

Princewill Odum, Joshua Jonah Kunda, Francis E. Bisong +1

This paper explores Africa's potential as a leader in the net-zero transition, presenting a nine-tier integrated framework. It analyzes case studies from six African countries and argues that net zero by 2050 is technically feasible but req…

Maria Olczak, Luke Dubey, D. Lowry +5

This study analyzes methane emissions from biogas plant supply chains in Europe and finds that the majority can be eliminated at no net cost, offering economic and environmental benefits.

Yarui Deng, Xiaoli Zhao

This paper analyzes steel decarbonization pathways in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region of China, considering intra-regional coordination of renewable electricity and green hydrogen. Scenario analysis demonstrates the effectiveness of integr…

Chuan Qi, Xuan Li, Jiahong Cao +3

This paper proposes a novel underground coal gasification process that reduces CO2 emissions while enhancing syngas production. It contributes to the low-carbon transformation of coal-based energy and climate change mitigation. The title su…

Cunyi Yang, Runze Yang, Wenjie Ma

This paper compares green finance and digital finance impacts on energy transition using Chinese city panel data. Both promote energy transition, but green finance requires robust development while strategic allocation of digital finance ma…

A+BE | Architecture and the Built Environment

This special issue explores justice and welfare in the energy transition, discussing policy, design, and social impacts from a built environment perspective.