Critical transformation pathways and socio-environmental benefits of energy substitution using a LEAP scenario modeling

D Yang, D Liu, A Huang, J Lin, L Xu - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
A successful transformation from conventional to renewable energy can contribute to climate
change mitigation and regional development. As the co-host city of the 2022 Winter Olympic …

Modeling, planning, application and management of energy systems for isolated areas: A review

Y Liu, S Yu, Y Zhu, D Wang, J Liu - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2018‏ - Elsevier
The energy systems of isolated areas are different from the stable energy systems of
mainland areas. The particularity of isolated areas creates more risks for their energy …

A data-driven predictive model of city-scale energy use in buildings

CE Kontokosta, C Tull - Applied energy, 2017‏ - Elsevier
Many cities across the United States have turned to building energy disclosure (or
benchmarking) laws to encourage transparency in energy efficiency markets and to support …

System dynamics modeling for urban energy consumption and CO2 emissions: A case study of Bei**g, China

YY Feng, SQ Chen, LX Zhang - Ecological Modelling, 2013‏ - Elsevier
It is clear that city must be part of the solution if an urbanizing world is to grapple successfully
with ecological challenges such as energy depletion and climate change. A system …

Is solar power renewable and carbon-neutral: Evidence from a pilot solar tower plant in China under a systems view

X Wu, C Li, L Shao, J Meng, L Zhang, G Chen - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Solar power has been widely treated as renewable and carbon-neutral for being free of
fossil resource inputs and causing no carbon emissions. Recent studies, however …

Crucial factors of the built environment for mitigating carbon emissions

YS Shen, YC Lin, S Cui, Y Li, X Zhai - Science of the Total Environment, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Global warming and environmental changes are becoming increasingly threatened by
carbon emissions, especially in urban areas. Low-carbon cities have the co-benefits of …

Multi-faceted energy planning: A review

RD Prasad, RC Bansal, A Raturi - Renewable and sustainable energy …, 2014‏ - Elsevier
Energy planning can be defined as a roadmap for meeting the energy needs of a nation and
is accomplished by considering multiple factors such as technology, economy, environment …

Experimenting towards a low-carbon city: Policy evolution and nested structure of innovation

Y Peng, X Bai - Journal of cleaner production, 2018‏ - Elsevier
Cities can play a key role in the low-carbon transition, with an increasing number of cities
engaging in carbon mitigation actions. The literature on urban low-carbon transition shows …

Scenario analysis of urban energy saving and carbon abatement policies: A case study of Bei**g city, China

YY Feng, LX Zhang - Procedia Environmental Sciences, 2012‏ - Elsevier
Cities account for nearly 75% of the world's energy consumption and contribute more than
80% to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emission; therefore, they attract initiatives aimed at …

Energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions of urban passenger transport in the Internet era: A case study of Bei**g

JL Fan, JX Wang, F Li, H Yu, X Zhang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017‏ - Elsevier
The transport sector accounts for a large proportion of energy demand and environmental
emissions and is growing rapidly. The city is the hub of modern human life and the urban …