Understanding the correlation between energy transition and urbanization

• Energy transition process is evaluated on Italian regions according to their different urbanization levels. Transition matrices showed weakness and strengthens points of the regions. The evaluation determinants allows define policy indication level urbanization. Findings that energy paths are associated areas. Renewable efficiency recognized among key factors transitioning towards a low-consumption low-carbon society. In order achieve such transition, government policies should be aimed at meeting renewable generation targets specific localities. Nonetheless, these vary between urban regions, there limited knowledge correlation aim this paper identify in This study places under microscope an empirical investigation. adopts two-step analysis provides useful model for regional analyses. results consolidates our understanding highlights requires greater efforts concerning social participation provision incentives production, mainly less urbanized