In this paper we analyse how interactions between governing bodies influence Dutch energy regions’ capacity to govern the energy transition. We develop an analytical framework which draws on, and merges, two different theoretical perspectives: multi-level governance and capacities for transformative climate governance. We apply this framework in an exploratory case study of the Dutch energy regions Holland Rijnland and Noordoost Brabant. Results are primarily derived using a set of interviews and desk study. Aided by the framework, we find that, while the Regional Energy Strategy (RES) arrangement is clearly geared towards facilitating orchestration through coordination and exchange of ideas and standpoints, the current governance approach, is hindered by unclear and ambiguous roles and responsibilities, a referral back to and dependence on traditional hierarchical structures, and high transaction costs. These interactions negatively influence capacity development in the regional energy transition by complicating strategic alignment and the creation of opportunity contexts.

在本文中，我们分析了管理机构之间的相互作用如何影响荷兰能源地区管理能源转型的能力。我们开发了一个分析框架，该框架借鉴并融合了两种不同的理论观点：多层次治理和变革性气候治理的能力。我们将此框架应用于荷兰能源区 Holland Rijnland 和 Noordoost Brabant 的探索性案例研究。结果主要是通过一组访谈和案头研究得出的。在该框架的帮助下，我们发现，虽然区域能源战略（RES）安排显然旨在通过协调和交流思想和立场来促进协调，但当前的治理方法受到角色和责任不明确和模糊的阻碍，对传统等级结构的转介和依赖，以及高昂的交易成本。这些相互作用通过使战略协调和机会环境的创造复杂化，对区域能源转型的能力发展产生负面影响。