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Influence of negative and positive perceptions about renewable energy on intention to use bio—and other renewable energy sources

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  • Renata Dagiliūtė

    (Vytautas Magnus University)

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The role of final consumers in energy transition and renewable energy development is undeniable. Furthermore, the acceptability and intention to use renewable energy very much depends on different factors behind. This study, based on representative survey in Lithuania, aims to analyse in the line with sociodemographic variables the influence of positive and negative perceptions of renewable energy on intention to use it. The study analyses not only intention to use renewable energy sources (RES) in general but addresses bioenergy and other RES separately. The results indicate higher knowledge of other RES to compare to the bioenergy. Usage of some RES also have influence on RES knowledge and negative environmental perceptions. Applied regression analysis reveals that positive environmental impacts and economy outcomes contribute to the intention to use RES the most. Age, gender, living place and usage of RES are also predictors of intention to use RES, though difference in between predictors behind intention to use bioenergy and other RES is observed. This study could help policy makers and informational campaigns managers to reach the targeted final consumers and improve RES development.

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  • Renata Dagiliūtė, 2024. "Influence of negative and positive perceptions about renewable energy on intention to use bio—and other renewable energy sources," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 26(2), pages 3081-3095, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:26:y:2024:i:2:d:10.1007_s10668-022-02731-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-022-02731-7
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