Kiewiet, Bert ; Vos, Maurice ; Moll, Henri C. ; Benders, René M.J. ; Laugs, Gideon A.H. ; Miedema, Jan Hessels ; Manickam, Anu ; ter Veer, Bart ; Matthee, Hein
There are a plethora of drivers of change in energy systems until 2015. The role of social and political actors is likely to be more noticeable. In Europe, locally, high-impact ideas like green consumerism and limited acceptance of energy systems that result in trade-offs will be important. Nationally, the empowerment of individuals and communities and the politicization of energy-related issues will be drivers of change. Internationally, energy issues will become more important in the foreign and security policies of state and non-state actors.