Clean Heating Policy Reforms in the Context of Net Zero

Globally, the rapid process of urbanization has led to a significant increase in heating energy consumption, resulting in severe winter air pollution issues and adverse effects on human health. Additionally, heating stands out as a major contributor to carbon emissions. In a united effort to tackle climate change, numerous countries have devised ambitious carbon-neutral programs. However, in contrast to the pollutant reductions identified by clean heat reform, its effectiveness in reducing carbon emissions is a subject of controversy. Within this framework, heating reform must concurrently address the imperatives of "clean" and "low-carbon" energy solutions. Appropriate policies need to be formulated to guide the transition in adopted heating methods, considering both emission reduction targets and cost-effectiveness.

Our Research Topic is dedicated to thoroughly exploring the theme of "Clean Heating Policy Reforms in the Context of Net Zero". Our goal is to foster academic and policy dialogues while expediting the advancement of clean heating.
(1) Global perspective: We seek to collect research and practical cases on an international scale, illuminating the experiences and lessons learned in clean heating reform from various countries. By comparing best practices and policies across different regions, we encourage the sharing of knowledge and international cooperation.
(2) Promoting innovative research: We actively encourage scholars and industry experts to contribute original research papers that cover groundbreaking studies on clean heating technologies, energy efficiency, "coal-to-gas," "coal-to-electricity," and other innovative approaches. We anticipate that this Research Topic will stimulate the generation of novel ideas and solutions.
(3) Policy and implementation recommendations: We will offer analyses of government policies, regulations, and market mechanisms, providing invaluable support for informed decision-making by policymakers, businesses, and society when implementing clean heating reform. We warmly welcome experts to share their insights and recommendations regarding the policy's impact.

This Research Topic welcomes papers that enhance our understanding of clean heating reform. Topics of interest encompass, but are not limited to:
• Assessing and shaping the policies to promote clean heating
• Developing a trajectory for advancing the decarbonization of clean heating
• Exploring the environmental and climate benefits of clean heating
• Modeling and simulating clean heating systems
• Analyzing the impact of clean heating on emissions reduction
• Investigating financial support mechanisms for clean heating reform

Keywords: clean heating, CO2 emission, air pollutant emission, policy assessment and design, cost–benefit analysis

Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.