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Why are renewable energy projects so controversial?
Today, a majority of Americans support renewable energy. Yet research shows that hundreds of large-scale renewable energy projects have encountered significant opposition.
Hundreds of projects have been paused, delayed, or canceled due to firm opposition.
Our mission is to pinpoint these key sources of opposition in order to foster a more inclusive and equitable process for developing renewable energy projects.
Common Concerns
After conducting an in-depth study of more than 50 renewable energy projects, our Clinic traced these ongoing conflicts that arise between stakeholders and the public.
Siting Conflicts Database and Map
Our research team at MIT has created an open-access database describing a wide range of renewable energy siting conflicts. Start exploring below:
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