The (in)justices of smart local energy systems: a systematic review, integrated framework, and future research agenda

Stephen Knox; Matthew Hannon; Fraser Stewart; Rebecca Ford

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2021.102333

The (in)justices of smart local energy systems: a systematic review, integrated framework, and future research agenda

Stephen Knox, Matthew Hannon, Fraser Stewart, Rebecca Ford

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Abstract

Smart technology alongside local energy systems are regularly considered critical for a low-carbon transition. More recently, a growing body of literature has started to examine the (in)justices that exist within energy systems and the impact this has on all people having equal access to safe, affordable, and sustainable energy. To date, little research has sought to synthesise the evidence base around whether smart local energy systems are an effective means of promoting energy justice. This paper presents a systematic literature review of 105 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on understanding the antecedents of energy justice in local energy systems and the role smart technology can play in mitigating these (in)justices. We propose an integrated framework outlining our findings and discuss the implications for a future research agenda.

Original language	English
Article number	102333
Number of pages	13
Journal	Energy Research and Social Science
Volume	83
Early online date	28 Oct 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2021.102333
Publication status	Published - 31 Jan 2022

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The authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests: This research was made possible through funding from the Energy Revolution Research Consortium (EnergyRev). EnergyREV is part of the Prospering from the Energy Revolution programme. This is a UK Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund programme focused on proving the value, impact, and routes to investment in Smart Local Energy Systems. The grant reference is: EP/S031863/1. This research was made possible through funding from the Energy Revolution Research Consortium (EnergyRev). EnergyREV is part of the Prospering from the Energy Revolution programme. This is a UK Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund programme focused on proving the value, impact, and routes to investment in Smart Local Energy Systems. The grant reference is: EP/S031863/1.

Keywords

energy justice
local energy
smart local energy systems
smart technology
systematic review

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The (in)justices of smart local energy systems: a systematic review, integrated framework, and future research agenda

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