The shift toward a sustainable future demands substantial investments in green technologies and infrastructure, with green finance emerging as a pivotal driver for mobilizing such investments. This paper introduces a novel framework for green investment models and platforms tailored specifically...

In the wake of increasing global emphasis on sustainable environmental practices, South African organisations strive to integrate green business principles into their strategies. The paper's objective was to evaluate the importance and implementation of an energy policy within the financial...

The presented article investigates the effects of technical innovations in administrative buildings on the financial side of the business, with a main focus on reducing energy costs and energy consumption. The administrative buildings in a business contribute significantly to the business’s...

Vor dem Hintergrund zunehmender regulatorischer Anforderungen im Bereich der Energie- und Klimapolitik, aber auch vor dem Hintergrund steigender Energiepreise gewinnen Energiemanagementsysteme und Emissionsbilanzierungssysteme auch für kleine und mittelgroße Handwerksbetriebe an Bedeutung. Der...

This research investigates carbon neutrality methods while concentrating on China's aggressive carbon neutrality targets and its renewable energy investment programs. Climate-compatible development serves as a key mechanism which enables economic development alongside sustainable goals. This...

The proliferation of advanced metering systems has enabled decentralized energy management, allowing prosumers to optimize usage and trading. This study introduces a machine-learning enhanced HEMS framework operating in three stages: asset scheduling, bid optimization, and real-time adjustment....

Given the escalating threat of climate change, the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionize global sustainability efforts lies in its ability to optimize energy management and enhance energy efficiency, thereby paving the way for a greener future. This study investigates the impact...

Die Herausforderungen einer erfolgreichen digitalen Transformation unter gleichzeitiger Berücksichtigung eines nachhaltigen Wirtschaftens bereiten Unternehmen und Organisationen Kopfzerbrechen. Der Ansatz der sogenannten "Twin Transformation", welcher die Synergiepotenziale zwischen digitaler...

Der Artikel beschreibt zunächst die aktuellen technischen und regulatorischen Rahmenbedingungen für Lastverschiebung im Prosumer-Haushalt. Seit Ende 2023 sind alle Rahmenbedingungen weitestgehend definiert, um in den nächsten Jahren automatisierte tarifbasierte Lastverschiebungen in den Markt...

Der stetige Wandel von einer auf fossilen Rohstoffen basierenden Energieversorgung hin zu einer Versorgung auf Basis erneuerbarer Energien dient u. a. dem Ziel der Reduzierung des Kohlenstoffdioxidausstoßes. Dieser Wandel führt neben der Einsparung von Kohlenstoffdioxid zu einem...

Objective: The objective of the article is to classify European Union (EU) member states according to similarity in the area of sustainable development goal 7 (SDG7) of the United Nations (UN) Agenda 2030 on affordable and clean energy. Research Design & Methods: We conducted a hierarchy of EU...

Aim: This paper aims to identify the characteristic variables that influence firms' resource efficiency awareness and subsequently group countries based on the similarities of these influencing factors. Design / Research methods: We utilize data from the GESIS Data Archive and Flash...

The energy supply sector, encompassing vital components such as generation, transmission, and distribution, holds a pivotal role in satisfying the energy demands of modern society. Its intricate web of technologies and infrastructure ensures the reliable provision of electricity from diverse...

The use of distributed energy resources (DER) programs, which include separate renewable energy (RE) programs, has expanded in residential as well as commercial structures as an outcome of recent technological developments. The virtual power plant (VPP) may improve the security and reliability...

Purpose To address complex societal challenges, particularly in the context of climate change, there is a growing interest in employing interdisciplinary ethnographic research (IER). This paper examines the experiences associated with participating in IER, drawing insights from a collaboration...

The presented article investigates the effects of technical innovations in administrative buildings on the financial side of the business, with a main focus on reducing energy costs and energy consumption. The administrative buildings in a business contribute significantly to the business’s...

Der stetige Wandel von einer auf fossilen Rohstoffen basierenden Energieversorgung hin zu einer Versorgung auf Basis erneuerbarer Energien dient u.a. dem Ziel der Reduzierung des Kohlenstoffdioxidausstoßes. Dieser Wandel führt neben der Einsparung von Kohlenstoffdioxid zu einem Handlungsbedarf...

Chapter 1 – Digital Sustainability -- Chapter 2 – Green IT: The evolution of environmental concerns within ICT policy, research and practice -- Chapter 3 – Interacting digital and sustainability transformation through artificial intelligence -- Chapter 4 – Digital transformation and AI...

This paper aims to research the organizational factors influencing the implementation of energy efficiency measures in companies. The analysis was performed on a sample of companies from Serbia included in the World Bank Enterprise Survey. The raw data collected by the World Bank were utilized...

In this paper, we present an energy management system with the help of aggregator and demand response program (DR). We have considered a smart residential distribution system consisting of residential aggregator, heterogenous consumers and one common charging station (CCS) for EVs. The role of...

This paper aims to research the organizational factors influencing the implementation of energy efficiency measures in companies. The analysis was performed on a sample of companies from Serbia included in the World Bank Enterprise Survey. The raw data collected by the World Bank were utilized...