Renewable energy policy and public perceptions of renewable energy: A cultural theory approach
Renewable energy policy and public perceptions of renewable energy: A cultural theory approach
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DOI：
10.1016/j.enpol.2010.05.024
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发表时间：
2010-10
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9
通讯作者：
J. West;I. Bailey;M. Winter
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作者：
J. West;I. Bailey;M. Winter
公众反对可再生能源设施的选址和公众不愿投资于可再生能源仍然是英国和其他一些欧洲国家可再生能源部门扩张的主要障碍。虽然有越来越多的定性研究的因素，告知公众对可再生能源的态度，大多数的研究往往是定量的，并认为“公众”和“舆论”作为同质的整体。本研究使用的文化理论框架和焦点小组在英国西南部进行，以发展个人的世界观如何可以告知有关RE的意见和行为的更深入的理解。这些研究结果被用来探讨如何使政府的可再生能源政策能够得到更大的公众支持和参与。讨论的问题包括提供经济激励措施、关于气候变化和可再生能源的信息、将可再生能源与总体能源行为联系起来以及景观美学。
Public opposition to the siting of renewable energy (RE) facilities and public reluctance to invest in RE remain key obstacles to the expansion of the renewables sector in the UK and a number of other European countries. Although there is a growing body of qualitative research on factors that inform public attitudes towards RE, the majority of studies have tended to be quantitative and to view ‘the public’ and ‘public opinion’ as homogeneous wholes. This study uses a cultural theory framework and focus groups conducted in the South West UK to develop deeper understandings of how individuals’ worldviews can inform opinions and behaviour in relation to RE. These findings are used to explore ways in which government policies on RE might be tailored to engender greater public support and participation. Issues discussed include the provision of economic incentives, information on climate change and RE, linking renewables to overall energy behaviour, and landscape aesthetics.