This open access book examines the role of citizens in sustainable energy transitions across
Europe. It explores energy problem framing policy approaches and practical responses to the
challenge of securing clean affordable and sustainable energy for all citizens focusing on
households as the main unit of analysis. The book revolves around ten contributions that each
summarise national trends socio-material characteristics and policy responses to contemporary
energy issues affecting householders in different countries and provides good practice
examples for designing and implementing sustainable energy initiatives. Prominent concerns
include reducing carbon emissions energy poverty sustainable consumption governance
practices innovations and sustainable lifestyles. The opening and closing contributions
consider European level energy policy dominant and alternative problem framings and
similarities and differences between European countries in relation to reducing household
energy use. Overall the book is a valuable resource for researchers policy-makers
practitioners and others interested in sustainable energy perspectives.
