What Is "NIMBY" and How Does It Impact the Deployment of
NIMBY stands for "Not In My Back Yard," a phenomenon where residents support a development in principle (like renewable energy) but oppose its construction near their homes due to
The Economic Costs of NIMBYism: Evidence from Renewable
In this paper I estimate the economic costs created by misallocation in the siting of re- newable energy projects. For this I focus on the United Kingdom where I am able to draw on detailed planning data
Activism or egotism? A critical view of the NIMBY phenomenon
Based on a review of the literature on energy infrastructure NIMBY, interviews with key informants, documents, and media analysis, this article analyzes the NIMBY phenomenon in the
Addressing NIMBY for Renewable Energy Projects
Solar, wind, and battery storage technologies are at the forefront of this transformation, offering cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. However, the development of these projects
Mitigating the NIMBY effect on renewable energy: Experimental
Our findings confirm the presence of a NIMBY effect on renewables, with landscape considerations emerging as a key factor. However, targeted communication about climate benefits
What is NIMBY? – Opoura
Beyond technological and survival evolution, the shift to renewable energy – solar, wind, batteries, and green hydrogen – is also a land-use revolution. That''s why, across the globe, energy
A study of the impact of the resource thermal power plants with
However, the urban resource thermal power plant has been resisted due to its negative impact on the health of the residents, the living environment, and the value of the assets, thus causing the NIMBY
Is NIMBYism stalling the energy transition?
Resistance to power lines, storage facilities, or renewables disrupts grid integration, slowing the adoption of cleaner energy. Communities opposing these projects miss out on potential
The Economic Costs of NIMBYism: Evidence from Renewable Energy
In this study, I estimate the economic costs of NIMBYism and local planning restrictions by examining the case of renewable energy projects. Renewable energy is of particular interest because many
Energy infrastructure, NIMBYism, and public opinion: a systematic
This paper seeks to address these issues. First, drawing from a systematic literature review, we describe and analyze the existing empirical literature on public support for energy
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