TY  - UNPB
A1  - Niewijk, H.J.
UR  - https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4227/
Y1  - 2023///
AV  - public
TI  - Encouraging citizen participation in the energy transition through policy instruments
EP  - 30
N2  - This thesis investigates the policy instruments employed by the municipalities of Tynaarlo and Aa & Hunze in the Netherlands to facilitate energy transition and explores their potential impact on fostering energy citizenship. By examining the policy landscape, the research identifies the main instruments employed to incentivize and promote sustainable energy practices at the local level. These instruments encompass a range of strategies, including financial incentives, regulatory frameworks, collaborative platforms, and educational initiatives. By assessing the potential influence of policy instruments on energy citizenship, the study aims to elucidate the extent to which these policies can empower citizens and encourage their participation.

Preliminary findings suggest that both municipalities have implemented a variety of policy instruments tailored to their specific contexts and goals. The analysis reveals that financial incentives, such as subsidies and tax incentives, play a vital role in motivating residents to adopt renewable energy technologies.
M1  - bachelor
ID  - theses_frw4227
ER  -