Distributive fairness and local acceptance of wind turbines: The role of compensation schemes
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Distributive fairness and local acceptance of wind turbines : The role of compensation schemes. / Leer Jørgensen, Marie; Anker, Helle Tegner; Lassen, Jesper.
I: Energy Policy, Bind 138, 111294, 2020.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Distributive fairness and local acceptance of wind turbines
T2 - The role of compensation schemes
AU - Leer Jørgensen, Marie
AU - Anker, Helle Tegner
AU - Lassen, Jesper
PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - To address increasing opposition to wind projects in Denmark three compensation schemes were introduced in the 2008 Renewable Energy Act. The aim was to address issues of distributive fairness and thereby to increase local acceptance. This paper analyses the role of two individual compensation schemes – the property value-loss scheme and the co-ownership scheme – on local citizens’ perceptions of fair distribution of the benefits and burdens of wind energy projects. The qualitative case study of three Danish wind energy projects discloses that distributive unfairness was a prevalent concern among local citizens, and that this concern was inseparable from perceptions of procedural fairness and recognition. The key conclusion is that the two compensation schemes are not successfully offsetting perceptions of unfair distribution. The schemes are challenged by a multitude of intertwined concerns. The compensation schemes are not equipped to address the plethora of non-monetary values affected by the wind projects. Specifically the compensation schemes are criticised for not offering adequate local benefits or distribution thereof, equal access, fair procedures and transparency. In fact the schemes were by some considered unfair and created perceptions of lack of recognition and bribery which undermined their role in promoting distributive fairness and local acceptance.
AB - To address increasing opposition to wind projects in Denmark three compensation schemes were introduced in the 2008 Renewable Energy Act. The aim was to address issues of distributive fairness and thereby to increase local acceptance. This paper analyses the role of two individual compensation schemes – the property value-loss scheme and the co-ownership scheme – on local citizens’ perceptions of fair distribution of the benefits and burdens of wind energy projects. The qualitative case study of three Danish wind energy projects discloses that distributive unfairness was a prevalent concern among local citizens, and that this concern was inseparable from perceptions of procedural fairness and recognition. The key conclusion is that the two compensation schemes are not successfully offsetting perceptions of unfair distribution. The schemes are challenged by a multitude of intertwined concerns. The compensation schemes are not equipped to address the plethora of non-monetary values affected by the wind projects. Specifically the compensation schemes are criticised for not offering adequate local benefits or distribution thereof, equal access, fair procedures and transparency. In fact the schemes were by some considered unfair and created perceptions of lack of recognition and bribery which undermined their role in promoting distributive fairness and local acceptance.
KW - Co-ownership
KW - Community benefit
KW - Compensation
KW - Environmental justice
KW - Local acceptance
KW - Wind energy
U2 - 10.1016/j.enpol.2020.111294
DO - 10.1016/j.enpol.2020.111294
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:85078784706
VL - 138
JO - Energy Policy
JF - Energy Policy
SN - 0301-4215
M1 - 111294
ER -
ID: 236335023