A university-based clinical approach to renewable energy facility siting in the United States

The licensing and siting of new renewable energy facilities in the United States is facing growing resistance from communities who perceive the process as inequitable or unfair. We propose that a national consortium of university-based clinics could help minimize conflicts by facilitating joint fa...

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Main Authors: Susskind, Lawrence, Chun, Jungwoo, Beron, David, Chaudhuri, Anushree, Paul, Sanjana
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier BV 2024
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/156388
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Summary:The licensing and siting of new renewable energy facilities in the United States is facing growing resistance from communities who perceive the process as inequitable or unfair. We propose that a national consortium of university-based clinics could help minimize conflicts by facilitating joint fact-finding and collaborative problem-solving.