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Electric vehicles (EVs) are low-carbon innovations that decrease emissions in transportation. Understanding what drives individual propensity to choose EVs supports policymakers in shaping effective low-carbon mobility policies. Within the MOBSTER Interreg project, data were collected using a survey administered to residents in three Alpine cross-border regions—Canton Ticino (Switzerland), South Tyrol (Italy), and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (Italy)—and were analyzed with a logistic regression. This study reports on the relevant drivers of EV uptake, showing (i) that some sociodemographic attributes positively impact the propensity to choose an EV (e.g., young age and teenage children), (ii) that the presence and visibility of charging infrastructures are important, and (iii) that the role of tourism is not a driver of EV uptake. This study confirms that policies should consider sociodemographics, social practices, and physical infrastructures as playing roles in EV uptake. Future research should address the issue of access to low-carbon innovations for all.
Silvia Tomasi; Alyona Zubaryeva; Cesare Pizzirani; Margherita Dal Col; Jessica Balest. Propensity to Choose Electric Vehicles in Cross-Border Alpine Regions. Sustainability 2021, 13, 4583 .
AMA StyleSilvia Tomasi, Alyona Zubaryeva, Cesare Pizzirani, Margherita Dal Col, Jessica Balest. Propensity to Choose Electric Vehicles in Cross-Border Alpine Regions. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (8):4583.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSilvia Tomasi; Alyona Zubaryeva; Cesare Pizzirani; Margherita Dal Col; Jessica Balest. 2021. "Propensity to Choose Electric Vehicles in Cross-Border Alpine Regions." Sustainability 13, no. 8: 4583.
Identifying governance schemes that promote cooperation among urban stakeholders is a priority in a context where rapid urbanization poses multiple and complex challenges for ensuring the sustainability of cities. Smart cities offer promising governance approaches, especially in the framework of the concept of Urban Living Labs (ULLs), as an enabling environment for so-called user-centric co-creation processes. While embedding a potential to promote solutions that tackle the challenges of urbanization, especially in relation to the energy transition, it is not yet clear how ULLs can effectively involve all relevant actors nor the extent of their impact, especially regarding behaviors. The study first analyzes the interplay between the challenge of urban energy transition and local governance schemes. Then, it explores how findings from behavioral sciences can inform the design of ULLs to effectively promote active engagement in the urban energy transition. Finally, it reviews the theoretical findings in relation to the ULL that has been taking shape in the city of Trento, Italy.
Nives Della Valle; Sonja Gantioler; Silvia Tomasi. Can Behaviorally Informed Urban Living Labs Foster the Energy Transition in Cities? Frontiers in Sustainable Cities 2021, 3, 1 .
AMA StyleNives Della Valle, Sonja Gantioler, Silvia Tomasi. Can Behaviorally Informed Urban Living Labs Foster the Energy Transition in Cities? Frontiers in Sustainable Cities. 2021; 3 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNives Della Valle; Sonja Gantioler; Silvia Tomasi. 2021. "Can Behaviorally Informed Urban Living Labs Foster the Energy Transition in Cities?" Frontiers in Sustainable Cities 3, no. : 1.
With a significantly changing global climate and related impacts on our societies becoming increasingly visible, the call for a significant change of the energy production and consumption system gets increasing attention. Defined as energy transition, such change involves at least two dimensions: one technological and one social. Especially the latter is gaining importance because it is argued that the impact of technological innovation could be limited, if not harmful, if the technological would not be matched with social innovation. This refers to the emergence of decentralized energy systems at the local scale, and the increased involvement of non-state actors in shaping the transition, like civil society, business, and local public authorities. It includes new forms of governance, ranging from energy communities to the design of urban living labs. This work aims to provide the first insights for the further development of a theoretical framework in relation to governance and social innovation in the context of energy transition. It builds on a bibliometric quantitative analysis to explore the extent to which changes in energy governance are reflected in the scientific literature. Results indicate that energy governance issues have quite settled in the scientific literature across the world, but that social innovation is only a recently emerging topic. A snapshot interpretive analysis is then performed to get a better understanding of what types of energy governance and social innovations are addressed. These mostly refer to energy communities and organization types related to the use of renewable energies (e.g., cooperatives and public–private partnerships), as well as obstacles and opportunities that drive their implementation. A keyword analysis is used to get the first indications on the direction of the discussion. Generally, this seems rather heterogeneous, though most often it is related to urban development and cities, as well as in relation to the planning practice. Future research should extend and carry out further in-depth analysis of the preliminary insights outlined in this work.
Silvia Tomasi; Sonja Gantioler. Innovative Approaches to Energy Governance: Preliminary Quantitative Insights from the Literature. Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions 2021, 277 -290.
AMA StyleSilvia Tomasi, Sonja Gantioler. Innovative Approaches to Energy Governance: Preliminary Quantitative Insights from the Literature. Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions. 2021; ():277-290.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSilvia Tomasi; Sonja Gantioler. 2021. "Innovative Approaches to Energy Governance: Preliminary Quantitative Insights from the Literature." Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions , no. : 277-290.
Nowadays energy transition is a recurring topic, which describes the process of an energy system moving from fossil-based sources towards renewables. The transition can unfold at different levels, from the single initiative of a local community to a complex cross-border agreement. The latter type is well represented by EUSALP, the European macro-regional strategy for the Alpine region. One of its aims is to transform its territory into a model region for energy efficiency and renewable energy. To support a well-informed decision making process, this study provides the first insight about the status quo of energy balances in EUSALP, at local as well as aggregated level. Moreover, it offers an overview on the various energy targets defined by the territorial units that constitute the EUSALP region. Data has been retrieved via a bottom-up quality-oriented process consisting of (i) a survey targeted at responsible person in local energy departments; and (ii) data control and harmonization. We found that the EUSALP region is actually a model region only in clean power production, whereas starting point as well as energy targets of territories are highly heterogeneous. We also identified the need of more harmonized data collection methodologies. We conclude that this bottom-up process can support and legitimate policy makers in cross-border cooperation activities under a smart macro-regional energy strategy, which pursues an increment in energy savings, renewable energy production and a broad engagement of relevant stakeholders.
Silvia Tomasi; Giulia Garegnani; Chiara Scaramuzzino; Wolfram Sparber; Daniele Vettorato; Maren Meyer; Ulrich Santa; Adriano Bisello. EUSALP, a Model Region for Smart Energy Transition: Setting the Baseline. Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes 2018, 132 -141.
AMA StyleSilvia Tomasi, Giulia Garegnani, Chiara Scaramuzzino, Wolfram Sparber, Daniele Vettorato, Maren Meyer, Ulrich Santa, Adriano Bisello. EUSALP, a Model Region for Smart Energy Transition: Setting the Baseline. Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes. 2018; ():132-141.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSilvia Tomasi; Giulia Garegnani; Chiara Scaramuzzino; Wolfram Sparber; Daniele Vettorato; Maren Meyer; Ulrich Santa; Adriano Bisello. 2018. "EUSALP, a Model Region for Smart Energy Transition: Setting the Baseline." Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes , no. : 132-141.
A choice experiment has been carried out to assess the preferred attributes of information points (called totems) to be installed in the city of Bolzano. Totems allow the acquisition, exchange and query of data in real time, as well as provide other services such as electricity or water supply. These infrastructures could be useful for both inhabitants and tourists in need of parking spaces, information about events or charging stations for vehicles. To design them in a cost-effective way, it is important to understand potential users’ preferences. For this reason, field surveys using stated preferences are important sources of information to tailor these totem effectively. In order to facilitate the interpretation of results for policy making, estimations are carried out in willingness-to-pay space and by means of a random parameters logit model. Results indicate that the preferred attributes are the presence of Wi-Fi “hot spots”, charging stations for electric cars and bikes and real-time information about available car parks.
Gianluca Grilli; Silvia Tomasi; Adriano Bisello. Assessing Preferences for Attributes of City Information Points: Results from a Choice Experiment. Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions 2018, 197 -209.
AMA StyleGianluca Grilli, Silvia Tomasi, Adriano Bisello. Assessing Preferences for Attributes of City Information Points: Results from a Choice Experiment. Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions. 2018; ():197-209.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianluca Grilli; Silvia Tomasi; Adriano Bisello. 2018. "Assessing Preferences for Attributes of City Information Points: Results from a Choice Experiment." Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions , no. : 197-209.