"Low-carbon energy transformations to support carbon-neutral societies is an important and urgent topic, subject to current national priorities and socio-economic planning. This book addresses the societal challenges and opportunities that come with the transition in the EU member states such as energy poverty and inequality, energy security, gender inequality, energy efficiency improvements, green jobs, growth in green investments, etc. It contains a balanced approach of theoretical concepts with an impressive range of relevant case studies to investigate the issues, develop indicator frameworks, identify barriers and drivers, as well as policies and measures to unlock opportunities"--