RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Landowner acceptance of wind turbines on their land: Insights from a factorial survey experiment
JF Land Economics
JO Land Econ
FD University of Wisconsin Press
SP 012521-0008R1
DO 10.3368/le.98.4.012521-0008R1
A1 Parkins, John R.
A1 Anders, Sven
A1 Meyerhoff, Jürgen
A1 Holowach, Monique
YR 2021
UL http://le.uwpress.org/content/early/2021/12/15/le.98.4.012521-0008R1.abstract
AB 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 own land or in their municipality. 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 and/or cooperative ownership, compensation payments to neighbouring landowners, and community involvement in the development process. Results suggest that perceived injustices could be lessened if fairness considerations extend beyond monetary gain.