Haf, Sioned, Parkhill, Karen Anne orcid.org/0000-0002-9655-7414, McDonald, Morag et al. (1 more author) (2018) Distributing power? Community energy projects' experiences of planning, policy and incumbents in the devolved nations of Scotland and Wales. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. ISSN 1360-0559
Abstract
Community owned energy projects are viewed as compelling contributors towards renewable energy targets. They contribute to curtailing the use of carbon intensive energy sources, consequently aiding mitigation of climate change, and can contribute towards a sustainable, localised economy. The success and expansion of the sector varies. However, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the development of the sector between sub-state nations. This qualitative, comparative study looks at the sector in the sub-state, devolved nations of Wales and Scotland within the UK. Through a series of in-depth interviews with community energy practitioners in four case study sites in Scotland and Wales, this study shows how policy and governance practices can influence the sector and those working at grassroots level. The study shows a disparity in confidence and outlook for the sector, based on the perceived (in)effective governance in each devolved nation.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | ©2018 Newcastle University. This is an author-produced version of the published paper. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher’s self-archiving policy. Further copying may not be permitted; contact the publisher for details |
Keywords: | Community Energy Project,Devolved energy policy,Scotland,Wales |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Environment and Geography (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 30 May 2018 08:40 |
Last Modified: | 30 Mar 2025 00:07 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2018.1453490 |
Status: | Published online |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/09640568.2018.1453490 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:131416 |
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