Calling energy inequalities into the transition agenda

The presented perspective paper delivers insights into the complex problem of energy inequalities in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The war resulted in a loss of stability in Europe's energy system and increased social issues and difficulties in meeting energy transition targets. The perspective presented calls for a broader framework for analyzing energy inequalities. It delivers an attempt at such a framework through which three specific cases of energy transitions-Norway, Germany, and Poland-are investigated. These countries represent three energy regimes, different socioeconomic and energy systems, and face other challenges. Despite these differences, the outbreak of the war shows the need for a common policy agenda to avoid negative repercussions, such as social cohesion crises. Therefore, this paper argues that European solidarity, energy justice, and coherent policies are prerequisites if the goals of climate neutrality, energy stability, and a just energy system are to be achieved in each country and Europe.

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This paper discusses the energy inequalities in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and proposes the need for a broader framework to analyze energy inequalities. It investigates three cases of energy transitions - Norway, Germany, and Poland - to emphasize the importance of European solidarity, energy justice, and coherent policies in achieving climate neutrality, energy stability, and a just energy system.