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DOI 10.1016/j.jclepro.2009.01.009
Title (Primary) Smart regulation for water innovation - the case of decentralized rainwater technology
Author Partzsch, L.
Source Titel Journal of Cleaner Production
Year 2009
Department OEKON
Volume 17
Issue 11
Page From 985
Page To 991
Language englisch
Keywords Innovation policy; Smart regulation; Water infrastructure; Rainwater technology
Abstract "Lead-markets", "environmental innovations", and "low-carbon technologies" are some of the modern buzz-words surrounding environmental regulation. But how can governments set the stage for industrial innovation, new and improved products, and the implementation of new, cleaner processes, products and services? The article explores this question with reference to sustainable water technologies, specifically the purchase of decentralized rainwater facilities. It is more ecologically sustainable to process rainwater locally than expanding drainage into the centralized system. However, the market for decentralized water technologies is still a niche one compared to centralized infrastructure. The article therefore evaluates regulative instruments in "smart" support of decentralized technologies.
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Partzsch, L. (2009):
Smart regulation for water innovation - the case of decentralized rainwater technology
J. Clean Prod. 17 (11), 985 - 991 10.1016/j.jclepro.2009.01.009