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CHAPTER 8
The Energy Challenge in Hungary:
A Need for More Complex Approaches
Edina Vadovics
Abstract Vadovics first describes the motivations behind and objectives
for energy policy in Hungary. This is followed by an overview of sustainable household energy consumption initiatives, and their classification according to the ENERGISE problem framing typology. It is shown
that although the initiatives are very diverse, they are dominated by those
focusing on individual behaviour and technology change. Then, one
of the initiatives, a local climate club, is introduced and analyzed. It is
described how complex initiatives, including small group-based ones,
can support change towards, and create capacities for, more sustainable
energy use. The chapter then concludes with policy conclusions relevant
to both Hungary and Europe.
Keywords Energy policy · Sustainable energy consumption ·
Problem framing · Behaviour change · Small groups
© The Author(s) 2019
F. Fahy et al. (eds.), Energy Demand Challenges in Europe,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20339-9_8
E. Vadovics (*)
GreenDependent Institute, Gödöllő, Hungary
e-mail: edina@greendependent.org