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U.S. Research on Social Acceptance:Evaluating Stakeholder PerspectivesPreliminary Survey of Prioritiesas listed by key industrystakeholders•Human health and safety•Contribution to local economy•Reliability•Aesthetics & property values•Noise•Wildlife•Land use•Energy Security•Environmental Considerations•Cost of Energy
U.S. Research on Social Acceptance:Current Projects and InterestsStakeholder and Public Perceptions• Compile existing state and local surveys• Expand survey work to increase our understanding of stakeholderperspectives; especially regional variabilityCommunication, Education, and Marketing• Re-frame perceptions of wind energy as an important part of the energyportfolio (20% Wind Study, Gore, Boone Pickens)• Support decision-making based on sound science (WWG)Planning for Deployment• Evaluate the role of state and local planning in facilitating newdevelopment• Work to implement state and local planning processes through WWGDistributional Justice• Assess current developer strategies for facilitating social acceptance• Evaluate the value of local ownership and community payments inreducing local opposition to projects in the US context• Fair distribution of costs and benefits (e.g. ridgeline projects,transmission)National Renewable Energy LaboratoryInnovation for Our Energy Future
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