UID:
almahu_9948178490602882
Format:
348 p. ;
,
21 x 28cm.
ISBN:
9789264180444
Series Statement:
OECD Green Growth Studies,
Content:
In many OECD countries, governments have invested large amounts of public money to support renewable energy (RE) development and are requiring significant quantities of it to be sold by energy providers. But what are the economic impacts of these policies on the rural regions where deployment takes place? How can RE bring the greatest benefit to host regions? These are some of the questions explored by this study. Drawing on case studies in 16 regions within 10 countries, the research finds that while RE indeed represents an opportunity for stimulating economic growth in rural communities, its development benefits are not automatic. Realising them requires a complex and flexible policy framework and a long-term strategy, as well as a realistic appreciation of the potential gains from RE deployment. Making a positive connection between RE development and local economic growth will require more coherent strategies, the right set of local conditions, and a place-based approach to deployment.
Note:
The challenges of linking renewable energy to rural development -- Friesland, The Netherlands -- Renewable energy and rural development -- Extremadura, Spain -- Troms County, Norway -- Overcoming the barriers to renewable energy deployment -- Abruzzo, Italy -- North Karelia, Finland -- Puglia, Italy -- Putting renewable energy to work in rural areas -- Québec, Canada -- Executive summary -- Wallowa County, Oregon, United States -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Maine and Vermont, United States -- Tennessee, United States -- Foreword -- Region Zealand, Denmark -- Scotland, United Kingdom -- Middle Norrland, Sweden -- Trends in global renewable energy markets and national policies -- Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Introduction -- Iowa, United States.
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1787/9789264180444-en
