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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Resolving Renewable Energy Siting Disputes

Massachusetts Institute of Technology via MITx Online

Overview

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Preparing community members, renewable energy developers, municipal staff and a new generation of renewable energy practitioners to understand and build consensus around resolving opposition to renewable energy facilities across the United States.

Syllabus

  • Questions you need to ask to prepare a stakeholder assessment.
  • The importance of community engagement and collaboration for the successful implementation of renewable energy projects.
  • Various sources of opposition to renewable energy projects and the underlying contributing factors.
  • Skills in transparent communication, active listening, and fostering trust through consensus building.
  • Strategies and techniques to mitigate adverse impacts, utilize contingent agreements, and address uncertainties in renewable energy development.

Taught by

Lawrence Susskind and Jungwoo Chun

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