Energy reforms play an essential role in technological change as they aim to contribute to an
open market: costs reduction, competitiveness, and technology development. This article …

Given the current context of growing demand for electricity, the dissemination of distributed
energy resources, and increased deregulation of the electricity market, consumers are …

The energy trilemma concept provides an important framework for understanding the
multidimensional nature of energy policy and planning. It captures three fundamental …

Assessing the impacts of public policy allows us to show if public resources were used in an
efficient way and if it has reached the population in a democratic way. The expansion of the …

The urban mobility socio-technical system still follows a trend of increasing its unsustainable
patterns. There are many proposals to achieve sustainable urban mobility, but there is no …

The nonlife insurance industry plays a crucial role in safeguarding societal members against
a myriad of perils. However, there are some insurance protection gaps (IPGs), especially for …

Contextualização: As reformas no setor de energia elétrica no Brasil alteraram o modelo
tradicional de monopólio estatal, com a introdução do mercado livre de energia. Isso …

O estudo das emissões teóricas dos gases de aterro, visando o aproveitamento energético,
são basilares para o planejamento gerencial dos aterros sanitários modernos, além de …

The present nearly exponential growth of the cumulative installation power of wind and
photovoltaic power plants is very promising in the context of a rapid reduction of the …

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global economic crisis, leading to many lessons,
concerns, and reflections beyond health issues. The crisis has impacted practically all …