The book "Distorted Time Preferences and Structural Change in the Energy Industry" offers an in-depth analysis of the interactions between time preferences and structural changes in the energy sector. Based on the author's dissertation, which was accepted at the Technical University of Dresden, the work explores the foundations of evolutionary and ecological economics. It highlights how these two disciplines are interconnected and the challenges they face in analyzing long-term environmental issues. The author argues that ecological economics, which emerged in the late 1980s, has established itself as an independent discipline that differs from traditional economics. At the same time, the heterogeneous nature of modern evolutionary economics is addressed, critically engaging with neoclassical approaches. This book is aimed at professionals and students seeking a deeper understanding of the dynamic developments in the energy sector and their economic implications.