Stakeholders’ perceptions on forest biomass-based bioenergy development in the southern US

This study analyzes perceptions of four stakeholder groups (non-governmental organizations [NGOs], government, industry, and academia) regarding forest biomass-based bioenergy development in the southern US (United States) by combining SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats) framework...

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Published in:Energy policy 2009-05, Vol.37 (5), p.1999-2007
Main Authors: Dwivedi, Puneet, Alavalapati, Janaki R.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative energy sources
Applied sciences
Attitudes
Biomass
Biomass energy
Competition
Economic data
Energy
Energy economics
Energy industry
Energy policy
Exact sciences and technology
Forest biomass-based bioenergy development
Forest resources
Fossil fuels
General, economic and professional studies
Natural energy
NGOs
Nongovernmental organizations
Perceptions
Renewable resources
Rural development
Southern US
Southern US Forest biomass-based bioenergy development Stakeholders' perceptions
Stakeholders
Stakeholders’ perceptions
Studies
SWOT analysis
U.S.A
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Summary:This study analyzes perceptions of four stakeholder groups (non-governmental organizations [NGOs], government, industry, and academia) regarding forest biomass-based bioenergy development in the southern US (United States) by combining SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats) framework with AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process). Results suggest that NGO representatives perceived rural development as an important opportunity. Government stakeholder group noted that less or no competition with food production and promotes energy security were major strength factors. C onversion technologies are still under trial was identified as a major weakness by industry representatives. Representatives of academia felt that the competition from other renewable energy sources could be a major threat. Overall, all stakeholder groups were in favor of forest biomass-based bioenergy development in the southern US.
ISSN:0301-4215
1873-6777
DOI:10.1016/j.enpol.2009.02.004