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Energy Transition Consumption, Climate Risk Regulation and Economic Well-Being of Rural Households

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Under the background of rural revitalization, energy transition consumption plays a significant role in improving the economic well-being of rural households. Using panel data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), this paper empirically examines the impact of energy transition consumption on rural households’ economic well-being and explores the moderating effects of climate physical risk and climate transition risk. The results show that energy transition consumption significantly enhances the economic well-being of rural households, highlighting its importance in promoting common prosperity in rural areas. However, both climate physical risk and climate transition risk weaken this positive effect, revealing the complex influence of climate risks on rural well-being. Further heterogeneity analysis indicates that the positive impact is more pronounced in first- and second-tier cities and in the eastern regions. The findings offer policy insights for advancing targeted rural energy transition strategies, improving rural resilience to climate risks, and supporting rural revitalization.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su17167372

Authors: Lei Zhuang, Siqian Wang

Institution: Nanjing Tech University

Language: English

Topic: Energy and Environment Impacts

Subfield: Pollution

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, No poverty, Affordable and clean energy, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896