Energy Poverty in China: Evaluation and Alleviation offers a thorough, methodological approach to energy poverty, which is a major obstacle in terms of the green or low-carbon transition of energy systems in China. The authors follow the framework of measurement, potential impact, and alleviation paths, supporting the design of effective energy and environmental policies for a globalized nation, especially considering the low-carbon transition of energy structures and energy poverty alleviation in the context of carbon neutrality.
The book begins by providing an overview of energy poverty, explaining the concept, summarizing the current situation globally and in China, and introducing the approach of the authors. The second chapter looks to build a comprehensive index system for the calculation of energy poverty in China. This is followed by three chapters that apply a range of methods to empirically assess the economic, environmental, and social effects of energy poverty. Individual chapters then explore specific alleviation paths, including digital economy, technological innovation, low-carbon energy transition, inclusive finance, and coal-to-gas/electricity policy.
This book is of interest to all those with an interest in energy poverty, energy and environmental policy, energy economics, carbon emission reduction, green growth, energy transition and renewable energy, including researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, R&D professionals, and policy makers or other experts at governmental or non-governmental organizations.
Author Biography:
Dr. Kangyin Dong is an Associate Professor in the School of International Trade and Economics, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China. His research interests include energy economics, climate change economics, and economics of natural gas and renewable energy. Dr. Dong serves for several academic journals as an Associate Editor including Energy Economics, Economic Analysis and Policy, Petroleum Science, and Journal of Economic Statistics. Dr. Dong has published more than 200 papers appearing in journals such as Energy Economics, Energy Policy, World Development, and The World Economy.
Dr. Jun Zhao is a Lecturer in the College of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China. Her research interests are in energy and low-carbon economics. She has published 24 papers appearing in international journals. Dr. Xiucheng Dong is a Professor in the School of International Trade and Economics, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China, the Director of the UIBE Belt & Road Energy Trade and Development Center, and the Executive Director of the China International Low Carbon Economy Research Institute of the University of International Business and Economics. He also serves as Vice President of the China Petroleum Circulation Association, Vice Chairman of the China Energy and Resources System Engineering Association, Member of the Consultative Committee of Price Experts of the National State Development and Reform Commission, Special Expert of China National Energy Agency, Standing Director of China Energy Association and China Market Economy Research Association of Geology and Mineral Economics, and Special Commentator for CCTV. Dr. Dong additionally provides long-term strategy and policy advisory services for national energy government agencies, participating in drafting and argumentation of many national energy reform and policy documents.
