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RIR-2075 · Logged 13 July 2026
Comparing Energy Justice Outcomes in Individual versus Collective Heating Systems for Just Transitions
The transition to sustainable heating systems presents unique challenges for energy justice and equitable decision-making. This research compares the social and economic impacts of individual versus collective heating solutions to inform a more just energy transition.
In plain words
Should homes be heated one by one, or by a shared system serving many homes? This study would compare which choice is fairer for residents in European cities, looking at costs, access and who gets a say.
Primary research question
How do individual and collective heating systems differ in their ability to deliver equitable energy access and justice outcomes?
Knowledge gap
What remains worth asking
The source suggests that heating system models influence energy justice, but it remains useful to test the comparative outcomes across different urban housing typologies.
Potential contribution
Why it may matter
This research supports the design of energy policies that prioritize social equity alongside technological efficiency.
Academic placement
Academic fields and topic tags
Study frame: Urban residential heating projects in Europe. · Method signals: Comparative case study, Stakeholder analysis
Possible study pathways
One question, different levels
Professional master’s / MBA
Energy management and sustainability strategy
Research master’s
Environmental policy and social justice
- originality
- Moderate
- methodology
- Moderate
- Data access
- Moderate
- ethics
- Accessible
Quality and audit
84/100 quality
Safeguard-based audit was not recorded under the prior standard.
- Requires engagement with local energy providers or housing associations
- Interdisciplinary focus
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APA 7 source
Djinlev, V., & Pearce, B. J. (2025). Heating up the energy transition: Comparing energy justice and energy decision-making in individual and collective heating systems to support a just heat transition. Energy Research & Social Science, 125, 104132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2025.104132
Paper abstract and discussion context; AI-inferred direction
This is an AI-inferred direction. The source authors did not state it as a recommendation.
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