Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1. The Concept of Sustainability

Chapter 2. The Concept of Sustainability Assessment

Chapter 3. The Tools of Sustainability assessment

Chapter 4. Sustainable Energy and Sustainability in the Energy Sector

Chapter 5. Energy Externalities

Chapter 6. Tools of Sustainability Assessment in the Energy Sector

Chapter 7. Practical Examples of Sustainability Assessment in the Energy Sector

Conclusions

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