Wind Energy Update and Social Acceptance Analysis in the United ...
Wind Energy Update and Social Acceptance Analysis in the United ...
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U.S. Research on <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Acceptance</strong>: Case StudyConclusions from Wiscons<strong>in</strong>Strict ord<strong>in</strong>ances can be used to effectively prohibit w<strong>in</strong>d energy via:• Unrealistic setbacks from residences <strong>and</strong> public right-of-ways• Prohibition of waiver agreements between adjo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g l<strong>and</strong>owners• Sett<strong>in</strong>g sound thresholds relative to ambient levels <strong>in</strong>stead of an absolute level• Requir<strong>in</strong>g multiple studies <strong>in</strong>curred at <strong>the</strong> developer’s expense• Impos<strong>in</strong>g onerous bond<strong>in</strong>g /<strong>in</strong>surance requirementsThe development process is facilitated by:• Early outreach to affected community• Environmental due diligence• Clear contracts with a reasonable sunset period• Compensat<strong>in</strong>g nonparticipat<strong>in</strong>g neighbors (Good neighbor payments)• Avoid<strong>in</strong>g piecemeal reviewSource: Michael Vickerman RENEW Wiscons<strong>in</strong>
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