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Lena Neij is Professor at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University, Sweden. She works in the field of climate neutral cities focusing on the role of cities in governing climate change, the transformative capacity of municipalities, strategies of local mitigation policy, and interventions for local learning. Building upon her expertise on energy systems analysis and multilevel governance, her research has covered multiple areas, including energy demand and services, renewable energy, and energy- and resource-efficient buildings. The focus on climate-neutral cities further completes her research and expertise in areas of energy modelling, energy technology change, (local) technology learning, climate cost dynamics and transformative methods for evaluating energy and climate policy.
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Engineering and Technology
- Social Sciences
Free keywords
- Energy, Climate, technical change, Governance, Policy, Learning, Local, Urban
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Assessing the transaction costs of residential solar photovoltaic acquisition
Sandin Lompar, S. & Neij, L., 2025 Apr, In: Energy Research & Social Science. 122, 104107.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beyond market failures: understanding the need for dedicated deployment policy for solar PV in Sweden
Neij, L., Sandin Lompar, S., Heiskanen, E. & Nemet, G., 2025, In: Oxford Open Energy. 4, oiaf004.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Energy communities – lessons learnt, challenges, and policy recommendations
Neij, L., Palm, J., Busch, H., Bauwens, T., Becker, S., Bergek, A., Buzogany, A., Candelise, C., Coenen, F., Devine-Wright, P., Hoppe, T., Kortetmäki, A., Pantazis, K., Palaiogiannis, F., Margosi, M., Petrovics, D., Plöchl, J., Ruggieri, G., Ruggiero, S. & Standal, K. & 2 others, , 2025, In: Oxford Open Energy. 4, oiaf002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Medborgarengagemang med fokus på konsumtionsbaserade utsläpp
Neij, L., Sandin Lompar, S. & Tong, J., 2024 Sept 3Research output: Book/Report › Report › Popular science
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Medborgarengagemang med fokus på medborgarråd
Neij, L., Sandin Lompar, S., Hasselberg, E., Nordqvist, J., Smedberg, A., Linde, P. & Boztepe, S., 2024 May 16, 3 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Popular science
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Lund Urban Transition Lab
Neij, L. (Researcher), Janson, U. (Researcher), Karvonen, A. (Researcher) & Nordh, N. (Researcher)
2025/10/01 → 2030/09/30
Project: Research
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Evaluating transformative energy governance in an urban context
Gravett-Foyn, N. (Research student), Neij, L. (PI) & Grillitsch, M. (Assistant supervisor)
2025/04/01 → 2029/12/31
Project: Research
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Urban Arena
Karvonen, A. (PI), Dahl, P.-J. (Researcher), Sveningsson, H. (Project communication officer), Sandström, I. (Researcher), Neij, L. (Researcher), Mukhtar-Landgren, D. (Researcher), Pries, J. (Researcher), Paulsson, A. (Researcher), Alkan Olsson, J. (Researcher), Oudin, A. (Researcher), Knutagård, M. (Researcher), Koglin, T. (Researcher), Sörensen, J. (Researcher), Mattisson, K. (Researcher), Thidell, Å. (Researcher), Ståhl, A. (Researcher), Sopasakis, A. (Researcher), Elgh, A. (Researcher), Lund Hansen, A. (Researcher), Wretstrand, A. (Researcher), Varhelyi, A. (Researcher), Norrman, A. (Researcher), Wierzbicka, A. (Researcher), Åkerman, A. (Researcher), Ekberg, A. (Researcher), Petersson, A. (Researcher), Wahlöö, A. (Researcher), Persson, A. (Researcher), Thomasson, A. (Researcher), Linden, A.-L. (Researcher), Landin, A. (Researcher), Knaggård, Å. (Researcher), Ness, B. (Researcher), Holmberg, B. (Researcher), Eriksen, B. (Researcher), Kiss, B. (Researcher), Nordquist, B. (Researcher), Badersten, B. (Researcher), Magnusson Staaf, B. (Researcher), Wickenberg, B. (Researcher), Dalhammar, C. (Researcher), Martinez, C. (Researcher), Sternudd, C. (Researcher), Fredriksson, C. (Researcher), Rydälv, C. (Researcher), Malmgren, C. (Researcher), Malmström, C. (Researcher), Larsson, C. (Researcher), Wamsler, C. (Researcher), Uvo, C. B. (Researcher), Mukhtar-Landgren, D. (Researcher), Andréen, D. (Researcher), Koca, D. (Researcher), Johansson, D. (Researcher), Brink, E. (Researcher), Malmqvist, E. (Researcher), Pedersen, E. (Researcher), Dalholm Hornyánszky, E. (Researcher), Högdahl, E. (Researcher), Kjellsson, E. (Researcher), Boyd, E. (Researcher), Clark, E. (Researcher), Serrano, E. (Researcher), Nilsson, F. (Researcher), Kopsch, F. (Researcher), Hallberg Skåtar, F. (Researcher), Paulsson, G. (Researcher), Sandin, G. (Researcher), Magnusson, H. (Researcher), Bagge, H. (Researcher), Hanson, H. (Researcher), Hanson, H. (Researcher), Busch, H. (Researcher), Hassel, H. (Researcher), Pålsson, H. (Researcher), Smith, H. (Researcher), Davidsson, H. (Researcher), Smith, H. (Researcher), Corvellec, H. (Researcher), Sandström, I. (Researcher), Pålsson Skarin, I. (Researcher), Arroyo, I. (Researcher), Khan, J. (Researcher), Ryan, J. (Researcher), Palm, J. (Researcher), Arfvidsson, J. (Researcher), Richter, J. (Researcher), Rahm, J. (Researcher), Martinsson, J. (Researcher), Alkan Olsson, J. (Researcher), Åstrand, J. (Researcher), Kanters, J. (Researcher), Lundquist, K.-J. (Researcher), Salomonsson, K. (Researcher), Steen, K. (Researcher), Hennig, V. K. R. (Researcher), Molina-Besch, K. (Researcher), Persson, K. M. (Researcher), Sernhed, K. (Researcher), Barup, K. (Researcher), Mccormick, K. (Researcher), Maini Gerhardsson, K. (Researcher), Mattisson, K. (Researcher), Foroughanfar, L. (Researcher), Bengtsson, L. (Researcher), Wadsö, L. (Researcher), Harrie, L. (Researcher), Jönsson, L.-E. (Researcher), Ståhl, L.-H. (Researcher), Liuke, L. (Researcher), Fünfschilling, L. (Researcher), Eskilsson, L. (Researcher), Winslott Hiselius, L. (Researcher), Neij, L. (Researcher), Röjnert, L. (Researcher), Lundmark, L. (Researcher), Eklund, L. (Researcher), Enochsson, L. (Researcher), Persson, M. (Researcher), Holst-Ekström, M. (Researcher), Johansson, M. (Researcher), Rasmussen, M. (Researcher), Wall, M. (Researcher), Esaiasson, M. (Researcher), Dubois, M.-C. (Researcher), Grillitsch, M. (Researcher), Dahlblom, M. (Researcher), Hultman, M. (Researcher), Kärrholm, M. (Researcher), Klintman, M. (Researcher), Molnar, M. (Researcher), Mottaghi, M. (Researcher), Baruti, M. M. (Researcher), Yahia, M. W. (Researcher), Bocken, N. (Researcher), Egan, N. (Researcher), Mont, O. (Researcher), Mattisson, O. (Researcher), Thufvesson, O. (Researcher), Kolte, O. (Researcher), Samuelsson, O. (Researcher), Blomqvist, O. (Researcher), Christensson, O. (Researcher), Larsson Ivanov, O. (Researcher), Strandberg, P. (Researcher), Prieto de La Fuente, P. (Researcher), Hjorth, P. (Researcher), Arnfalk, P. (Researcher), Bengtsen, P. (Researcher), Sjöström, P. (Researcher), Olsson, P. (Researcher), Persson, P. (Researcher), Wallentén, P. (Researcher), Saagi, R. (Researcher), Bernardo, R. (Researcher), Hildingsson, R. (Researcher), Larsson, R. (Researcher), Berndtsson, R. (Researcher), Alrabadi, S. (Researcher), Hyler, S. (Researcher), Kopljar, S. (Researcher), Sandin Lompar, S. (Researcher), Olander, S. (Researcher), Wandel, S. (Researcher), Curtis, S. (Researcher), Dahlgaard-Park, S. M. (Researcher), Lindhqvist, T. (Researcher), Laike, T. (Researcher), Germundsson, T. (Researcher), Hellström, T. (Researcher), Tägil, T. (Researcher), Jeppsson, U. (Researcher), Ramberg, U. (Researcher), Chudnikova, V. (Researcher), Shoaib, W. M. (Researcher), Voytenko Palgan, Y. (Researcher), Miranda, P. (Researcher), Chu, A. C. (Researcher), Brinck, I. (Researcher), Shabb, K. (Researcher), Wahlund, M. (Researcher), Reindl, K. (Researcher), Macgregor, F. (Researcher), Libertson, F. (Researcher), Johansen, K. (Researcher), Litsmark, A. (Researcher) & Lysholm, E. (Researcher)
2022/03/03 → …
Project: Network
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Resistance and effect - on smart grids for the many people
Kojonsaari, A.-R. (Research student), Palm, J. (Supervisor) & Neij, L. (Assistant supervisor)
2019/10/01 → …
Project: Dissertation
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Activities
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Overarching Theme: Knowledge for Sustainable Development
Wittbom, C. (Organiser), Skovbjerg Jensen, C. (Chair), Jönsson, K. (Chair), Neij, L. (Chair), Möller Ölgaard, D. (Presenter), Boda, C. (Presenter), Magnusson, C. (Presenter), Persson, E. (Presenter), Eklund, A. (Presenter), Mccormick, K. (Presenter), Källström, L. (Presenter), Corvellec, H. (Presenter), Mattsson, P. (Presenter) & Pugh, R. (Presenter)
2021 May 4Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of workshop/ seminar/ course
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City Futures Summit
Mccormick, K. (Chair), Palm, J. (Organiser), Wickenberg, B. (Organiser), Richter, J. (Organiser), Arnfalk, P. (Organiser), Neij, L. (Organiser), Strandberg, L. (Organiser), Kojonsaari, A.-R. (Organiser), Voytenko Palgan, Y. (Organiser), Leire, C. (Organiser), Lazoroska, D. (Organiser) & Libertson, F. (Organiser)
2020 Oct 8Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of conference
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Collaborating towards a Horizon Europe mission on climate-neutral cities by and for citizens – how do we ensure smartness?
Eksten, R. (Organiser), Neij, L. (Invited speaker), Kisch, P. (Invited speaker), Widén, K. (Invited speaker), Randrup, T. B. (Invited speaker), Thomson, G. (Invited speaker), Gille, J. (Invited speaker), von Schantz, T. (Invited speaker), Ast, W. (Invited speaker), Aguinaga, J.-F. (Invited speaker), Lindholm, P. (Invited speaker), Boni, A. L. (Invited speaker), Tham, K. (Invited speaker) & Reisnert, Y. (Contributor)
2019 Dec 4Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of workshop/ seminar/ course
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Sofie Sandin
Benner, M. (Second supervisor) & Neij, L. (First/primary/lead supervisor)
2018 → 2021Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision of PhD students