The Smart City and the Green Economy in Europe: A Critical Approach

Energies

Rosario Ferrara¹ 

[1] Department of Law, University of Turin, Lungo Dora Siena, 100 A 10153 Torino, Italy; E-Mail

关键词: smart city;    green economy;    energy efficiency;    renewable energy sources;    legal framework;    directives;    regulations;    soft law;   

DOI  :  10.3390/en8064724

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

It is shown in this article that the current European legislation makes the future progress of smart cities critically dependent on the advancement of the green economy and consequently on the further development of energy efficiency and of renewable energy sources. However, the lack of a clear legal framework capable of transforming the current pledges into binding rules at national level can jeopardize the establishment of a more direct and profitable link between the extensive European legislation on energy and environment, and the harmonious and efficient development of smart cities in Europe.

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