Table 6 Indicators for the instrumental sustainability rules
From: Indicator system for the sustainability assessment of the German energy system and its transition
Sustainability rule | Sustainability indicator |
|---|---|
Internalization of external social und ecological costs | 37. Degree of internalization of energy-related external costs |
Promotion of international co-operation | 38. Share of development aid expenditure on energy-related projects in relation to total GDP |
Society’s ability to respond | 39. Share of households producing renewable electricity 40. Share of households buying renewable electricity |
Society’s ability of reflexivity | 41. Share of installed smart meters mandatory for large electricity consumers |
Society’s ability to govern | 42. Volume of publicly funded loans for energy-related investments |
Society’s ability of self-organization | 43. Number of energy cooperatives engaged in renewable energy plants 44. Share of population living in regions with the objective to shift to 100% renewable energy |
Balance of power between societal actors | 45. Market share of the four biggest electricity companies in total electricity production |