Jessica Balest
Biographic Data
| ID | 4810476 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jessica Balest |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jessica |
| FAMILY NAME | Balest |
| SIGNATURE | BALEST J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Eurac Research |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5319-3075 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Is circular economy inclusive? Assessing the engagement of vulnerable households in circular consumption behaviours
The transition to a sustainable circular economy requires the widespread adoption of circular consumption behaviours, yet little is known about how these behaviours are distributed across society, and whether this distribution is equitable. The contribution of individuals through behaviours such as repairing, renting and maintaining is crucial but often overlooked, overshadowed by contributions by industrial sectors. In particular, the role of vu…
Social implications of energy infrastructure digitalisation and decarbonisation
Digitalisation provides opportunities to decarbonise energy and, simultaneously, address social exclusion and inequality—but it is unclear whether and how these opportunities are realised. Three case studies investigate whether ongoing energy infrastructure digitalisation processes are accommodating commoning or enclosure, using a continuum of commoning versus enclosure practices to examine this question. Multi-sited fieldwork throughout the peri…
Transformative disruptiveness or transition? Revealing digitalization and deep decarbonization pathways in the Italian smart electricity meter roll-out
Energy infrastructure digitalization is proposed as key for a just deep decarbonization. However, an integrative literature review reveals the lack of a more profound exploration on normative considerations tied to world perspectives and values, as levers of a lasting transformation in the context of socio-technical transitions. Thus, the paper employs qualitative research methods to investigate how energy infrastructure digitalization contribute…
Social practices and energy use at home during the first Italian lockdown due to Covid-19
During the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, cities became large residential consumers of energy. In general, energy demand has decreased, but the users who used the most energy during the pandemic were the people in their homes creating a change compared to the past. How have household habits changed affecting energy use during the lockdown? Has energy demand changed equally in all homes? What factors help explain the change in daily household…
Contesto socio-culturale ed efficienza energetica nell'abitazione
Alcuni contesti socio-culturali promuovono pratiche sociali di risparmio energetico e assicurano la riduzione dei consumi in edifici efficienti dal punto di vista energetico. Questo articolo sintetizza i risultati derivanti da una ricerca applicata ad un edificio di nuova costruzione di 23 appartamenti (Bolzano - IT). I risultati delle interviste fatte a 10 famiglie definiscono il contesto socio-culturale e gli elementi rilevanti tramite cui avvi…
Municipal transitions: The social, energy, and spatial dynamics of sociotechnical change in South Tyrol, Italy
With the aim of proposing recommendations on how to use social and territorial specificities as levers for wider achievement of climate and energy targets at local level, this research analyses territories as sociotechnical systems. Defining the territory as a sociotechnical system allows us to underline the interrelations between space, energy and society. Groups of municipalities in a region can be identified with respect to their potential pro…
Local reflections on low-carbon energy systems: A systematic review of actors, processes, and networks of local societies
The formulation of the National Forest Programme in the Czech Republic: A qualitative survey
The formulation of the National Forest Programme in the Czech Republic: A qualitative survey
Transformative disruptiveness or transition? Revealing digitalization and deep decarbonization pathways in the Italian smart electricity meter roll-out
Energy infrastructure digitalization is proposed as key for a just deep decarbonization. However, an integrative literature review reveals the lack of a more profound exploration on normative considerations tied to world perspectives and values, as levers of a lasting transformation in the context of socio-technical transitions. Thus, the paper employs qualitative research methods to investigate how energy infrastructure digitalization contribute…
Municipal transitions: The social, energy, and spatial dynamics of sociotechnical change in South Tyrol, Italy
With the aim of proposing recommendations on how to use social and territorial specificities as levers for wider achievement of climate and energy targets at local level, this research analyses territories as sociotechnical systems. Defining the territory as a sociotechnical system allows us to underline the interrelations between space, energy and society. Groups of municipalities in a region can be identified with respect to their potential pro…
The formulation of the National Forest Programme in the Czech Republic: A qualitative survey
Local reflections on low-carbon energy systems: A systematic review of actors, processes, and networks of local societies
Municipal transitions: The social, energy, and spatial dynamics of sociotechnical change in South Tyrol, Italy
With the aim of proposing recommendations on how to use social and territorial specificities as levers for wider achievement of climate and energy targets at local level, this research analyses territories as sociotechnical systems. Defining the territory as a sociotechnical system allows us to underline the interrelations between space, energy and society. Groups of municipalities in a region can be identified with respect to their potential pro…
Contesto socio-culturale ed efficienza energetica nell'abitazione
Alcuni contesti socio-culturali promuovono pratiche sociali di risparmio energetico e assicurano la riduzione dei consumi in edifici efficienti dal punto di vista energetico. Questo articolo sintetizza i risultati derivanti da una ricerca applicata ad un edificio di nuova costruzione di 23 appartamenti (Bolzano - IT). I risultati delle interviste fatte a 10 famiglie definiscono il contesto socio-culturale e gli elementi rilevanti tramite cui avvi…
Social practices and energy use at home during the first Italian lockdown due to Covid-19
During the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, cities became large residential consumers of energy. In general, energy demand has decreased, but the users who used the most energy during the pandemic were the people in their homes creating a change compared to the past. How have household habits changed affecting energy use during the lockdown? Has energy demand changed equally in all homes? What factors help explain the change in daily household…
Social implications of energy infrastructure digitalisation and decarbonisation
Digitalisation provides opportunities to decarbonise energy and, simultaneously, address social exclusion and inequality—but it is unclear whether and how these opportunities are realised. Three case studies investigate whether ongoing energy infrastructure digitalisation processes are accommodating commoning or enclosure, using a continuum of commoning versus enclosure practices to examine this question. Multi-sited fieldwork throughout the peri…
Transformative disruptiveness or transition? Revealing digitalization and deep decarbonization pathways in the Italian smart electricity meter roll-out
Energy infrastructure digitalization is proposed as key for a just deep decarbonization. However, an integrative literature review reveals the lack of a more profound exploration on normative considerations tied to world perspectives and values, as levers of a lasting transformation in the context of socio-technical transitions. Thus, the paper employs qualitative research methods to investigate how energy infrastructure digitalization contribute…
Is circular economy inclusive? Assessing the engagement of vulnerable households in circular consumption behaviours
The transition to a sustainable circular economy requires the widespread adoption of circular consumption behaviours, yet little is known about how these behaviours are distributed across society, and whether this distribution is equitable. The contribution of individuals through behaviours such as repairing, renting and maintaining is crucial but often overlooked, overshadowed by contributions by industrial sectors. In particular, the role of vu…
Political science (5 works) · Economics (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Energy transition (3 works) · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance (3 works) · Building Energy and Comfort Optimization (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Citizen journalism (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Context (archaeology (2 works)