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ENERGIES
Volume 16, Issue 5, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/en16052176
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renewable energy transition; public engagement; public acceptance; social sustainability; energy policy
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The social acceptance of energy policies and renewable energy technologies is essential in the current era of transition to renewable energy. A survey of 1500 Israeli citizens revealed lack of perceived threat from climate change, insufficient knowledge about renewable energies, low awareness of national energy and climate policy, and lack of trust in citizens' role in energy decision making. These findings are seen as barriers to public engagement in renewable energy development in Israel.
The social acceptance of energy policies and renewable energy technologies is crucial in the era of the renewable energy transition. Yet, little is known about Israel's transition in this regard. One thousand five hundred Israeli citizens were engaged through a survey to examine their perceptions of climate change and awareness regarding renewable energy technologies and national energy policy. Individual-level factors such as gender, age, and education were included in the survey to assess their possible influence on replies. The main findings were the following: (i) climate change impact is not felt as an immediate threat by the majority, and there is (ii) a lack of accurate knowledge about renewable energies; (iii) a lack of awareness regarding national energy and climate policy; and (iv) a lack of trust in citizens' role in energy decision making. These findings are evaluated as a barrier to public engagement within the renewable energy development process in Israel.
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