Stakeholders' perceptions on forest biomass-based bioenergy development in the southern US

Puneet Dwivedi and Janaki R.R. Alavalapati

Energy Policy, 2009, vol. 37, issue 5, 1999-2007

Abstract: This study analyzes perceptions of four stakeholder groups (non-governmental organizations [NGOs], government, industry, and academia) regarding forest biomass-based bioenergy development in the southern US (United States) by combining SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats) framework with AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process). Results suggest that NGO representatives perceived rural development as an important opportunity. Government stakeholder group noted that less or no competition with food production and promotes energy security were major strength factors. Conversion technologies are still under trial was identified as a major weakness by industry representatives. Representatives of academia felt that the competition from other renewable energy sources could be a major threat. Overall, all stakeholder groups were in favor of forest biomass-based bioenergy development in the southern US.

Keywords: Southern; US; Forest; biomass-based; bioenergy; development; Stakeholders'; perceptions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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