Wind power planning, landscapes and publics

Nadaï, Alain; Horst, Dan van der

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2009.09.009

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“…This is, again, a very relevant finding in line with the ones regarding the consensual predictors of perception of fit for all the pylon designs, since it highlights that while people may have preferences for some designs over others, this does not mean that they will accept the designs they prefer in specific scenarios, namely, in a rural landscape, in all cases. As with wind power facilities, it seems that the perceived quality of the landscape or place in which infrastructure is proposed is an important determinant of public responses to new overhead powerlines, and not the designs of the pylons themselves (Nadai & van der Horst, 2010;Sustainability Energy Ireland, 2003). ).…”

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“…Second, public engagement processes when constructing new overhead power lines and even when devising new designs for electricity pylons should take into account how different personal and social-psychological factors are significant in explaining their perceived fit, depending on the designs proposed. In this regard, it could be relevant to further explore similarities and differences between distinct communities and contexts concerning preferences for pylon designs and other mitigation measures (Nadai & van der Horst, 2010;Cowell, 2010) and to include those in the decision-making processes about new high voltage powerlines.…”

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“…Research on the publics' opposition or support for other energy-related technologies, such as wind farms, has shown that one of the most important predictors of attitudes is the perceived visual impact they have in landscapes (Nadai & van der Horst, 2010;Sustainable Energy Ireland, 2003;Wolsink, 2000), and it is therefore suggested that "if the perceived visual quality of a project is positive, people will probably support it" (Wolsink, 2000;p.51).…”

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“…However, perception of landscape amenity is "complex and not yet fully understood" in the literature about facilities for renewable energy (Wustenhagen, Wolsink & Burer, 2007, p.2690Nadai & van der Horst, 2010).…”

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Explaining public preferences for high voltage pylon designs: An empirical study of perceived fit in a rural landscape

Devine‐Wright

Batel

2013

Land Use Policy

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 The UK Government held a design competition for high voltage powerlines in 2011  We examine public preferences for conventional and alternative pylon designs  The winning design in the competition was the most preferred  But undergrounding is a more acceptable mitigation measure than alternative designs  This highlights the need for public discussion of different models of power supply *Highlights (for review) 1 ABSTRACTIn many countries, electricity transmission networks are being upgraded and developed arising from policies aiming to decarbonise energy systems.However, new power lines are often controversial, due to their perceived negative impacts on rural landscapes. Despite the fact that visual impacts are an important element of public objections, to date, little research has analysed public preferences for alternative pylon designs, as well as investigating the social and psychological factors that might explain such preferences. This paper sought to address this gap, informed by research on public acceptance of renewable energy technologies, using a survey conducted with a representative sample of UK adults (n = 1519). The findings indicate that the 'T-pylon' design, winner of a recent competition, was most strongly preferred and the one most perceived to fit with a rural landscape, by comparison to the conventional 'A frame' design and a 'Totem' design shortlisted in the competition. Linear regression analyses indicated three factors that explained perceived fit, regardless of the designs: lower levels of educational attainment, positive general attitudes towards transmission lines and higher levels of trust in National Grid were associated with positive perceptions of fit of the pylons in a rural landscape. Finally, findings concerning public support for diverse mitigation measures indicated that the use of alternative designs was less supported than burying new powerlines underground and routing pylons away from homes and schools. The implications of these results for more sustainable grid networks are discussed.

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Explaining public preferences for high voltage pylon designs: An empirical study of perceived fit in a rural landscape

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2013

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“…Many jurisdictions have set ambitious renewable energy goals, targeting 20% to 33% of their electricity to be generated by renewable sources by 2020 (see for example, the European Union target of 20% EU, 2012 and California's updated RPS goal of 33%). Wind energy offers several advantages over other low-emission alternatives such as nuclear power and large-scale hydropower projects, but the siting of wind projects remains controversial in many countries (Firestone and Kempton, 2007;Moragues-Faus and Ortiz-Miranda, 2010;NadaiIn the United States, large-scale wind installations have tended to be built in sparsely populated locations in the Plains and West (Figure 3). Given that many existing turbines have been located in fairly rural areas, opposition to wind power has largely been attributed to concerns about the transformation of natural landscapes into "landscapes of power" (Pasqualetti et al, 2002 p. 3).…”

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Impacts of Wind Turbine Proximity on Property Values in Massachusetts

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2013

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NIMBYism revisited: public acceptance of wind energy in the United States

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2013

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The acronym NIMBY, known to stand for ‘Not‐In‐My‐Back‐Yard’, generally describes resistance to siting specific projects close to one's area of residence while exhibiting acceptance of similar projects elsewhere. As wind energy continues to be recognized as a successful technology for meeting renewable energy targets and decreasing carbon dioxide emissions, the siting of wind turbines is a growing challenge that policy makers, facility planners, and wind developers face. The most often cited motivations for public support and opposition are reviewed here with a focus on wind energy developments in the United States. The purpose is to present the existing state of research on community responses to wind energy and to answer the following questions: What motivates support and opposition to facility siting, and in particular to wind energy facilities? Does the literature provide substantial evidence that NIMBYism is the determining motivation for opposition in the United States and, by extension, does the term's widespread use help to explain opposition? What mechanisms have been proposed for ‘overcoming’ NIMBYism, if it is present? This paper, following the recommendations of other social scientists, provides a collective call for a significant course shift: rather than proposing strategies to ‘overcome’ opposition, research should focus on proposing how to make siting successful. Drawing on a review of the relevant literature, the ‘ENUF’ framework—which stands for ‘Engage, Never use NIMBY, Understand, and Facilitate’—is introduced as a step in that direction. WIREs Clim Change 2013, 4:575–601. doi: 10.1002/wcc.250 This article is categorized under: Perceptions, Behavior, and Communication of Climate Change > Behavior Change and Responses The Carbon Economy and Climate Mitigation > Policies, Instruments, Lifestyles, Behavior

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Wind power planning, landscapes and publics

Cited by 73 publications

References 9 publications

Explaining public preferences for high voltage pylon designs: An empirical study of perceived fit in a rural landscape

Explaining public preferences for high voltage pylon designs: An empirical study of perceived fit in a rural landscape

Impacts of Wind Turbine Proximity on Property Values in Massachusetts

NIMBYism revisited: public acceptance of wind energy in the United States

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