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Assessing regional exposure to the European energy transition using principal component analysis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study constructs a multidimensional exposure index for 242 European regions to assess vulnerabilities linked to the European Union’s transition to climate neutrality under the European Green Deal and Fit for 55. Using principal component analysis on 11 indicators of fossil fuel dependence and emissions intensity, four key exposure dimensions are identified: coal and heavy industry, oil refining and maritime trade, end-use emissions, and agricultural emissions. The results reveal concentrated exposure across several member states, underscoring the need for place-sensitive just transition policies that support reskilling, economic diversification, and equitable climate action across regions.

Source: Environmental Research Energy

DOI: 10.1088/2753-3751/ae375e

Authors: Sigit Perdana, Albane Sautier, Marc Vielle

Institutions: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Ordecsys (Switzerland)

Language: English

Topic: Energy, Environment, Economic Growth

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,515