%0 Thesis
%9 Bachelor
%A Lange, Dieke de
%D 2023
%F theses_frw:4751
%P 27
%T Navigating Conflicting Priorities: Analysing the Institutional Capacities of Dutch Municipalities and the Gas-Free Environment Agenda A case study on Proeftuinen Aardgasvrije Wijken
%U https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4751/
%X This research paper examines the institutional capacities of Dutch municipalities in relation to   national goals regarding gas-free environments and the implementation of heat networks. Given the   rapid progress of the heating transition and the crucial role of municipalities as regulators in this   process, it is essential to gain a clear understanding of their institutional capacities. Drawing on   theories of government layers and available capacities in sustainable transitions, this study focuses   on three specific institutional capacities: policies and regulations, financial resources, and technical   expertise. Through an analysis of the case study Proeftuinen Aargasvrije Wijken (PAW), the research   shows that improvements are necessary in terms of municipalities’ legislative capabilities, as well as   the allocation of financial and technical resources in a horizontal and vertical manner.