Energy Transition Manifesto: A Contribution towards the Discourse on the Specifics Amid Energy Crisis

The article seeks to describe a more realistic approach the transition carbon-neutral energy model in current period of economic and geopolitical turbulence, with high volatility prices, disruption logistic ties, puts forward set fundamental principles for transition. hypothesis tested is that development low-carbon based on structural-technological diversification production methods rationalization consumption through expanded electrification application demand-side management programs. analysis main approaches across world shows many countries now prioritize renewable sources, even though, despite their obvious environmental benefits, they are less reliable due intermittent nature. proposed draw from flexible, compromise implies an optimal balance mutually reinforcing centralized distributed technologies generation characteristics. key provisions manifesto were verified by means theoretical generalization graphical interpretation data number analytical reports international agencies results expert opinion survey. survey was conducted among leading Russian experts companies, who had relevant experience developing innovation projects this sphere, university researchers. Most them subscribe view that, downturn, it would be unfeasible curtail programs at point, so, important continue local modernization projects. study could have practical when planning structural, organizational, market transformations aimed achieving objectives amid growing uncertainty, including expansion structure generating capacities regional systems active use sector related industries.