RESPECT
Involving diverse people in decision-making on regional energy strategies.
Goal
The RESPECT project (Renewable Energy Strategies: Effective Public Engagement in Climate Policy and Energy Transition) aims to achieve effective public participation in decision-making and public acceptance of sustainable energy transition.
Description
The project will develop a guide with practical examples, strategies, and tools to optimize public participation, thereby increasing acceptance of energy projects and accelerating the sustainable energy transition. This can help municipalities and government agencies involve citizens earlier in energy projects, reduce resistance, and increase their participation.
Our role
We are involved in developing a guide with practical examples and connecting the research team with scientists from other disciplines working on energy-related topics, other provinces willing to conduct similar research, energy companies, and energy network operators. This way, we continuously disseminate the knowledge gained from this project to a wide range of stakeholders involved in the sustainable energy transition.
Partners
The RESPECT consortium consists of 13 Dutch partners. In addition to the New Energy Coaliton, the University of Groningen (RUG), the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl), Royal Haskoning RHDHV, the Netherlands Wind Energy Association (NWEA), the Groningen Energy Dome (GREK), the Netherlands Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, the Province of Groningen, the Province of South Holland, and Sustainable Society (SuSo) are participating in the project.
Disclaimer
This project was funded by the NWO MARET program under grant agreement no. 408.ME.19.400. This page reflects the author's views only, and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.