Accelerating sociotechnical transitions for deep decarbonization

Modeling for Transition Management

A framework for the modeling and simulation of transitions is presented. A transition, “substantial change in the state of a socio-technical system”, typically unfolds over a long timespan. We therefore suggest to use simulation to inform transition managers on the effect of their decisions. Transition models preferably meet five functional requirements: to allow for the representation of physi...

The United States can keep the grid stable at low cost with 100% clean, renewable energy in all sectors despite inaccurate claims.

False Premise Clack et al.’s (1) premise that deep decarbonization studies conclude that using nuclear, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and bioenergy reduces costs relative to “other pathways,” such as Jacobson et al.’s (2) 100% pathway, is false. First Clack et al. (1) imply that Jacobson et al.’s (2) report is an outlier for excluding nuclear and CCS. To the contrary, Jacobson et al. are in...

Politikberatung kompakt Deep Decarbonization in Germany A Macro - Analysis of Economic and Political Challenges of the ' Energiewende ' ( Energy Transition ) 93

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Towards multi-system sociotechnical transitions: why simulate

Legal Pathways to Widespread Carbon Capture and Sequestration

Despite competing views about climate change policy, the time is ripe to drive carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) forward . National and state investment in and support of CCS are completely consistent with the Donald Trump Administration’s goals to invest in infrastructure projects, continue U .S . reliance on fossil fuels, and create jobs . This Article, excerpted from Michael B . Gerrard...