Energy justice or prisoners of property? A study of the domestic heat transition in Occitanie, France
(2024) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20241LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
- Abstract
- The domestic heat transition is pivotal for reshaping household energy consumption, representing a vital step for the EU and France in achieving their 2050 carbon neutrality targets. In France, this includes heat decarbonisation and deep retrofit, processes that are cost-intensive and raise questions of accessibility. Energy justice theory has the potential to unveil justice barriers and to address them. This thesis delves into Occitanie, France, examining the effectiveness of the MaPrimeRenov’ subsidy program in facilitating accessibility to heat transition for property owners. Through qualitative data analysis of stakeholder interviews, barriers related to economic factors, administration, and information emerge. Notably fraud and... (More)
- The domestic heat transition is pivotal for reshaping household energy consumption, representing a vital step for the EU and France in achieving their 2050 carbon neutrality targets. In France, this includes heat decarbonisation and deep retrofit, processes that are cost-intensive and raise questions of accessibility. Energy justice theory has the potential to unveil justice barriers and to address them. This thesis delves into Occitanie, France, examining the effectiveness of the MaPrimeRenov’ subsidy program in facilitating accessibility to heat transition for property owners. Through qualitative data analysis of stakeholder interviews, barriers related to economic factors, administration, and information emerge. Notably fraud and challenges related to inefficient installation of heat pumps. While the French government has taken steps to address barriers, concerns persist regarding privatisation and lobbying. The analysis of the heat transition underscores the need for policies responsive to diverse contexts and household needs, providing insights for policymakers and stakeholders. (Less)
- Popular Abstract (French)
- La transition énergétique domestique est cruciale pour remodeler la consommation d'énergie des ménages et atteindre les objectifs de neutralité carbone de l'UE et de la France d'ici 2050. En France, cela implique la décarbonisation de la chaleur et la rénovation énergétique profonde, des processus coûteux posant des questions d'accessibilité. La théorie de la justice énergétique peut révéler et adresser ces obstacles. Ce mémoire examine l'Occitanie, France, et l'efficacité du programme de subventions MaPrimeRenov’ pour faciliter l'accessibilité à la transition énergétique. À travers des entretiens avec des acteurs locaux, des obstacles économiques, administratifs et informationnels émergent, notamment la fraude et les installations... (More)
- La transition énergétique domestique est cruciale pour remodeler la consommation d'énergie des ménages et atteindre les objectifs de neutralité carbone de l'UE et de la France d'ici 2050. En France, cela implique la décarbonisation de la chaleur et la rénovation énergétique profonde, des processus coûteux posant des questions d'accessibilité. La théorie de la justice énergétique peut révéler et adresser ces obstacles. Ce mémoire examine l'Occitanie, France, et l'efficacité du programme de subventions MaPrimeRenov’ pour faciliter l'accessibilité à la transition énergétique. À travers des entretiens avec des acteurs locaux, des obstacles économiques, administratifs et informationnels émergent, notamment la fraude et les installations inefficaces de pompes à chaleur. Bien que des mesures aient été prises pour surmonter ces obstacles, des préoccupations persistent concernant la privatisation et le lobbying. L'analyse souligne la nécessité de politiques adaptées aux contextes et besoins des ménages, offrant des perspectives aux décideurs. (Less)
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- author
- Dalklint, Lisa LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- MESM02 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- just transition, retrofit, subsidies, heat pumps, Sustainability Science
- publication/series
- Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
- report number
- 2024:031
- language
- English
- id
- 9156311
- date added to LUP
- 2024-06-03 08:19:23
- date last changed
- 2024-06-03 08:19:23
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