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U.S. Research on Social Acceptance: PublicPerceptions (Firestone and Kempton)Top three factors affecting Public Perceptions of Offshore Wind(factors may be positive or negative)Cape CodDelawareIssueSupporters'top three (%)Opponents'top three (%)Supporters'top three (%)Opponents'top three (%)Marine life/Environmental Impacts 48 65 57 47Electricity Rates 47 20 62 44Foreign oil dependence 37 5 10 15Alternative/Renewable Energy 36 1 10 13Air Quality 23 3 39 20Jobs/Economics 18 2 28 11Fishing impacts/ Boating safety 15 50 38 30Aesthetics 14 51 10 67Property values 7 14 7 13Private use of public lands 5 15 1
U.S. Research on Social Acceptance: Case StudyConclusions from WisconsinStrict ordinances can be used to effectively prohibit wind energy via:• Unrealistic setbacks from residences and public right-of-ways• Prohibition of waiver agreements between adjoining landowners• Setting sound thresholds relative to ambient levels instead of an absolute level• Requiring multiple studies incurred at the developer’s expense• Imposing onerous bonding /insurance requirementsThe development process is facilitated by:• Early outreach to affected community• Environmental due diligence• Clear contracts with a reasonable sunset period• Compensating nonparticipating neighbors (Good neighbor payments)• Avoiding piecemeal reviewSource: Michael Vickerman RENEW Wisconsin
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