Green Energy–Related Financial Literacy for Environmentally Sustainable Development

Publication Name: Materials Techniques and Ecological Impact of Sustainable Prototyping

Publication Date: 2026-01-01

Volume: Unknown

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: 269-300

Description:

In the framework of ecologically sustainable development, this research paper explores the crucial relationship between financial literacy and the use of green energy. The study looks into how institutional and individual financial knowledge affects choices about energy-efficient technology, sustainable financial products, and investments in renewable energy. This paper highlights important gaps in green energy financial literacy that impede the shift to sustainable energy systems by thoroughly analyzing the body of existing literature, actual data, and theoretical frameworks. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews with policymakers and industry professionals with quantitative surveys of 2,500 respondents from a range of demographic categories. Important findings show that although 78% of respondents are generally aware of the advantages of green energy, only 32% of them are sufficiently knowledgeable about green investments, tax breaks, financing options, and long-term cost-benefit evaluations.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-5473-6.ch008

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