At present, electricity generated from power plants using renewable sources costs more than
electricity generated from power plants using conventional fuels. Consumers bear these …

Contingent valuation is widely used due to its flexibility in valuing a wide variety of non-
market goods. Although this method has important benefits, its validity and reliability are …

In liberalized electricity markets, residential customers can choose their preferred provider
and select among a variety of different electricity products, including green power options …

Using renewable energy for domestic consumption has been identified as a key strategy by
the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to reduce greenhouse gas emissions …

With global and regional communities outlining their goals for RES use, such as the
European Union issuing the Renewable Energy Directive mandating its member countries …

In Ireland the deployment of onshore wind turbines has become progressively more difficult
in some areas because of the potential negative externalities associated with their …

The present study provides a review of existing assessments of preferences for climate
change mitigation and adaptation policies through a worldwide meta-analysis. In this study …

This paper presents a meta-analysis of existing research related to the economic valuation
of the external effects of hydropower. A database consisting of 81 observations derived from …

This study aims to understand people's preferences concerning different energy sources
with a particular focus on renewables. Households' preferences were assessed by means of …

Woody biomass energy makes up a large share of renewable energy consumption in the
EU, and the largest share in countries like Denmark. However, little is known about how the …