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D ilemmas related to tranforming the ways we use energy

D ilemmas related to tranforming the ways we use energy. Harold Wilhite Research Director , SUM (Centre for Development and the Environment ) and Academic Director , Interfaculty program MILEN ( Environmental change and sustainable energy ) Unica Green Academic Footprint

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D ilemmas related to tranforming the ways we use energy

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  1. Dilemmas related to tranformingthewaysweuseenergy Harold Wilhite Research Director, SUM (Centre for Development and theEnvironment) and AcademicDirector, Interfaculty program MILEN (Environmentalchange and sustainableenergy) Unica Green AcademicFootprint 3-4 May, Un. of Oslo

  2. Source: WWF

  3. The energy dilemma • Essential to development • Finiteresources • Every form for energyuse has environmentalconsequences • Contribution to climatechange

  4. IEA 2010 energyoutlook

  5. Per capitaemissions, current and projected

  6. Distributionofresearch and policy effort, production and consumption Production: Increaseshareofrenewables Increasetechnicalefficiency Clean or store end-of-pipepollutants Reduce consumption

  7. The consumer as conceptualized in energysavingsresearch and policy She is atomized, economicallyrational, fullyreflexive, and fullyagentive

  8. The littlethat has beendoneonconsumption: • Equatesconsumptionwithindividuals • Neglectsthesocial and material contributions to demand (norms, performance, builtenvironment, construction of choice) • Neglectsthepower of routines and habits

  9. Tokyo peak load, 1975 - 2004

  10. The energy/climate dilemma demands • A greater sense of urgency and a longer term perspective • A more robust theory on consumption and change. • The participation of business. Sustainable products need to be made more available, attractive and affordable.

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