This article examines Germany’s efforts to transition to a less carbon
intensive economy. It follows the origins of the ongoing Energiewende and the
civil mentality that allowed Germany to become a leader in the transition to a
cleaner future; while also critically analyzing the country’s capacity to in fact
achieve those targets, looking closely at both the achievements and shortcomings
of existing policies. To date, the focus has largely been on reforming electricity
generation; however, as the Energiewende moves along focus must move
beyond just sustainability to address other parts of energy policy including
energy security and affordability. Beyond just generation attention must also
move to sectors such as transportation and construction.
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