Landowner Acceptance of Wind Turbines on Their Land: Insights from a Factorial Survey Experiment

John Parkins (jparkins@ualberta.ca), Sven Anders, Jürgen Meyerhoff and Monique Holowach

Land Economics, 2022, vol. 98, issue 4, 674-689

Abstract: This study uses data from a vignette experiment (n = 401) of large-scale agricultural landowners in western Canada to quantify attributes that enhance acceptance of wind farms on their land or in their municipality. The analysis addresses the role of community relationships and procedural fairness in the development of wind power. Random effects models indicate that landowners are more accepting of wind power if such projects include local or cooperative ownership, compensation payments to neighboring landowners, and community involvement in the development process. Results suggest that perceived injustices could be lessened if fairness considerations extended beyond monetary gain.

JEL-codes: Q15 Q42 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
Note: DOI: 10.3368/le.98.4.012521-0008R1
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