nimby response to wind farm sites
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NIMBY Response to Wind Farm SitesNot in my
backyard!
Chris ConwaySOS324
• Development of renewable energy projects are fashionable, a win-win situation for all stakeholders, and garner a high level of social acceptance
RIGHT?
ell, not exactly!W
Overall, public support is high. In principle, most people have nothing against wind energy – yet . . .
The subjective becomes the objective
‘Just don’t put them here’ has become a common rallying cry
As with many infrastructure and public good projects that originally draw large NIMBY opposition, no clear cut solution exists.
U-Shaped Development of Attitudes
Palm Springs / San Gorgonio Pass
Opposition
• Public outrage - small minority• Law suits – didn’t work
Acceptance
• If you can’t beat them, join them – “let’s annex”
NOW . . .
PIMBY (Please in My Backyard)
Solutions!
All solutions have to do with education – overcoming fear of the unknown and misinformation
• Direct community involvement• Public input• Seek support from broad and diverse group• Heightened levels of consultation• Utilize successful examples such as Palm Springs