Seeking Public Values of Digital Energy Platforms

Irene A. Niet; Romy Dekker; Rinie van Est

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Seeking Public Values of Digital Energy Platforms

Irene A. Niet (Corresponding author), Romy Dekker, Rinie van Est

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Digital energy platforms play a central role in the transition toward a more sustainable energy system. This research explores the (potential) effect of digital energy platforms on public values. We developed and tested a novel public value framework, combining values already embedded in energy and digitalization regulations and emerging values that have become more relevant in recent debates. We analyzed value changes and potential value tensions. We found that sustainability is prioritized, security is broadened to include cybersecurity, and values relevant for digital technologies, such as control over technology, have also become relevant for the energy system. This has resulted in three value tensions: preserving a well-functioning energy system, self-determination, and ensuring a level playing field and public control. A sustainable energy system requires governments to address these value changes, value tensions, and connected societal and political challenges related to the implementation of digital energy platforms.

Originele taal-2	Engels
Pagina's (van-tot)	380-403
Aantal pagina's	24
Tijdschrift	Science, Technology, & Human Values
Volume	47
Nummer van het tijdschrift	3
Vroegere onlinedatum	18 nov. 2021
DOI's	https://doi.org/10.1177/01622439211054430
Status	Gepubliceerd - mei 2022

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The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This research is part the project Governance van artificiële intelligentie in de energietransitie (Governance of Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Transition) funded by the Eindhoven University Fund (Stichting Universiteitsfonds Eindhoven). This research is also supported by the Rathenau Instituut.

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