1. Leverage demand-side policies for energy security.
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Bento, Nuno, Grubler, Arnulf, Boza-Kiss, Benigna, De Stercke, Simon, Krey, Volker, McCollum, David L., Zimm, Caroline, and Alves, Tiago
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ENERGY security , *ENERGY consumption , *ENERGY policy , *ENERGY intensity (Economics) , *RUSSIAN invasion of Ukraine, 2022- , *FUEL switching , *SYNTHETIC fuels - Abstract
The article focuses on the vulnerability of energy systems to disruptions and highlights a common emphasis on supply-side policies for energy security, overlooking the potential of demand-side interventions. It authors propose a systematic approach that considers energy demand, concluding that demand-side actions are more effective than traditional supply-side approaches in enhancing a country's resilience to energy crises.
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- 2024
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