IEEE Power & Energy Magazine - January/February 2018 - 21

Engaging People
in a Sustainable
Energy Transition

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Providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable
energy for people everywhere will require converting to an energy system
in which the use of fossil fuels is minimal. a sustainable energy transition means substantial changes in technology and the engagement of the
engineering community. but it will also mean changes in behavior and
policies and, thus, will require the engagement of the social science community. The choices, preferences, and behaviors of individuals and households are major direct influences on energy demand, and they also shape
the acceptability and effectiveness of technologies, strategies, and policies
to bring about a sustainable energy transition. a successful transition to a
more sustainable energy system will require a wide range of sustainable
actions by diverse people across the globe.
in this article, we discuss how to promote the active engagement
of people in a sustainable energy transition. We propose that efforts to
encourage sustainable energy behavior change will be more effective
when they target important drivers of relevant behaviors and remove
significant barriers to behavioral change. in addition, it is essential to
examine how behavior and lifestyle changes impact individuals' quality
of life. We first discuss different types of behavior that can promote a

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