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Citizens Views on Offshore Wind: Benefits, Challenges, and Information Gaps
(2011)
Abstract
West Michigan Wind Assessment Issue Brief #4 The brief summarizes a public engagement program on the perceived benefits and challenges of potential offshore wind energy development in Lake Michigan. The Delphi Inquiry approach was used to find an informed group consensus on several topics. Offshore wind energy may be more acceptable if property values, tourism, and scenic vista are not significantly impacted, it reduces fossil fuel use and pollution, and if coastal communities benefit.
Keywords
- Delphi,
- public participation,
- wind energy
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Publication Date
2011
Citation Information
Erik Edward Nordman, Jon VanderMolen, Betty Gajewski and Aaron Ferguson. "Citizens Views on Offshore Wind: Benefits, Challenges, and Information Gaps" (2011) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/erik_nordman/15/