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MMTC research Seminar presented by guest Diellza Salihu (LUT)

MMTC Seminar with guest Diellza Salihu (LUT)

Title: Institutional decoupling in industrial energy management technology adoption

This work-in-progress seminar examines how industrial firms adopt energy management technologies in response to institutional pressures within the Nordic manufacturing context. Drawing on institutional theory and the concept of decoupling, the study aims to investigate the gap between formal commitments to energy management and the actual implementation of energy-efficient practices and technologies. Using a qualitative, case study design, the research explores how energy-intensive industrial firms seek to monitor, optimise, and reduce energy consumption, improve operational efficiency, comply with regulations, and meet sustainability targets. The study more specifically aims to understand how symbolic technology adoption emerges and how important actors can facilitate more meaningful industrial energy transitions.