Consumer (co-)ownership in renewable energy (RE) is essential to the overall success of Energy Transition. In June 2018, the European Union agreed on a corresponding enabling framework as part of a recast of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). The transposition of these comprehensive rules...

The aim of this study is to contribute to a process of learning about innovative and successful approaches to tackle problems and challenges of urban environmental protection. For this purpose, a detailed overview of the importance of environmental challenges, political priorities and successful...

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Framework for the Analysis of Transnational Private Regulations -- Chapter 3: Case Study of TPRs for Economic Issues in Urban Development -- Chapter 4: Case Study of TPRs for Environmental Issues in Urban Development -- Chapter 5: Case Study of TPRs for...

The New Urban Agenda annexed to the United Nations Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 23 December 2016 requires new urban rules and regulations. It implements Sustainable Development Goal 11 aimed to make cities more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. From a global...

Local governments have the power to influence the energy choices of their citizens. Many cities and towns have already encouraged energy efficiency measures. Even so, as demand for energy services continues to grow, the energy infrastructure that every city and town depends on will need to be...