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Project: Pilot Knowledge Platform on Wind Energy

by Thijs Bouman | Sep 26, 2016 | Explaining energy use behaviour, Public acceptability

An initiative to bring together different perspectives and concerns regarding wind energy developments. The (pilot) knowledge platform represents various parties involved with wind energy developments (i.e. residents and their interest groups, businesses, regulatory...

Project: Acceptability of gas in future energy systems

by Thijs Bouman | Sep 23, 2016 | Public acceptability, Smart grids

This project aims to study factors influencing the acceptability of gas in future energy systems. Among others, we consider the perceived advantages and disadvantages of gas now and in the future, and trust in gas production companies. The project is funded by the...

Project: Acceptability and perceived risks and benefits of nuclear energy

by Thijs Bouman | Sep 13, 2016 | Energy use, Public acceptability

This project aimed to study the acceptability of nuclear energy in the Netherlands, and the perceived risks and benefits of nuclear energy. We particularly considered how values affect the perceived risks and benefits, and which factors predict the likelihood that...

Project: Evaluation of energy-efficient street lighting

by Thijs Bouman | Sep 13, 2016 | Public acceptability, Sustainable transportation

This project aimed to study the effects of energy-efficient (i.e., LED) street lighting on preceived safety, and the acceptability of energy efficient street lighting. The project was funded by the municipality of Assen, the total budget was € 65,000. Researchers...

Project: Psychological aspects of future electricity supply: the role of Smart Storage

by Thijs Bouman | Sep 13, 2016 | Public acceptability, Smart grids

This project aimed to study factors influencing the acceptability of future renewable energy supply, and the acceptability of smart control systems. The project was funded by Alliander, the total budget was € 65,000. Researchers involved: Fenna Leijten MSc., prof. dr....

Project: Public evaluations of gas production and the induced earthquakes in the province of Groningen, The Netherlands

by Thijs Bouman | Sep 13, 2016 | Public acceptability, Smart grids

This project aims to examine people’s opinion about gas production in the province of Groningen, including perceptions and evaluations of risks and benefits of gas production, and trust in gas production companies and local and national governments. Click here for...
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