DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.111032
论文题名: Complementing choice experiment with contingent valuation data: Individual preferences and views towards IV generation nuclear energy in the UK
作者: Contu D. ; Mourato S.
刊名: Energy Policy
ISSN: 03014215
出版年: 2020
卷: 136 语种: 英语
中文关键词: Choice experiments
; Contingent valuation
; Nuclear energy
; Public acceptance
英文关键词: Economics
; Nuclear fuels
; Nuclear power plants
; Choice experiments
; Contingent valuations
; Energy technologies
; Generation technologies
; Individual preference
; Public acceptance
; Research and development
; Willingness to accept
; Nuclear energy
; contingent valuation
; nuclear power
; power plant
; preference behavior
; research and development
; willingness to pay
; United Kingdom
英文摘要: Nuclear energy represents an essential component of the energy mix in the United Kingdom (UK). While most of the existing nuclear plants are scheduled to be decommissioned, new reactors are in the process of being built. Looking ahead, IV generation nuclear energy technology, that aims to minimize some of the hazards of current technologies, is under research and development (R&D). This paper investigates social acceptance of IV generation nuclear energy, examining both willingness to accept (WTA) new nuclear power plants and willingness to pay (WTP) for further research of IV generation technology. Choice experiments (CE) were employed to assess WTA, while contingent valuation (CV) was used to unveil WTP. Results revealed the presence of four segments of respondents: moderate supporters, strong opposers, and two groups of moderate opposers of new nuclear power plants. Interestingly, even amongst strong opposers there are individuals willing to pay for R&D of IV generation technology. Policies aimed at fostering trust – if deserved – towards nuclear energy corporations and authorities, as well as showing tangible progress of R&D to raise confidence among the public are key to foster acceptance of this nuclear energy technology. © 2019 Elsevier Ltd Citation statistics:
资源类型: 期刊论文
标识符: http://119.78.100.158/handle/2HF3EXSE/167086
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作者单位: Canadian University Dubai, Faculty of Management, United Arab Emirates; The London School of Economics and Political Science, Department of Geography and Environment, The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, United Kingdom
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Contu D.,Mourato S.. Complementing choice experiment with contingent valuation data: Individual preferences and views towards IV generation nuclear energy in the UK[J]. Energy Policy,2020-01-01,136