Abstract
Our analysis is based on data from a double-bounded dichotomous choice contingent valuation study implemented to elicit public attitudes towards renewable energy generation and their willingness to pay for the construction of a wind farm in the area of Messanagros in the island of Rhodes, Greece. Results indicate that there are significant positive values deriving from the proposed project. Respondents report a mean willingness to pay a premium in their bi-monthly electric bills of €8.86 for the sole purpose of the construction of the wind farm. The estimated economic benefits to the local population are weighed against the investment cost in a cost–benefit analysis to inform policy making and implications for EU energy policy are provided.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1939-1944 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Energy Policy |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Early online date | 09 Mar 2009 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01 May 2009 |
Keywords
- Contingent valuation
- Renewable energy
- Wind farm
