Local energy planning: Potential and perspectives of transport sector in sustainable energy action plans (SEAPs) of four small Italian islands

Abstract

Nowadays, Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs), represent a great tool for European municipalities and regions to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate their own energy and climate actions, and in doing so contribute to GHG reduction and adaptation achievements. The study analysed the SEAPs of four small Italian islands (SIIs) to evaluate specific impact of transportations taking into account interactions with local renewable energy. Assessing the forecasts for 2020 and 2030 scenarios, in accordance with European and National laws in force, the aim of this paper is to assess an integrated flowchart for planning transport sector and to harmonize it with renewable energy sources (RES) at the local scale.