Socioeconomics Research
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Updated February 2012
The Fundy Energy Research Network (FERN) Socio-Economic Scoping Study provides a state-of-knowledge comprehensive review of the socio-economic issues associated with tidal in-stream energy conversion (TISEC). Highlighted in this report are international, national and provincial level research, regulatory frameworks and projects.
The purpose of this scoping study is to highlight many of the socio-economic issues related to TISEC development and to discuss best practices, case studies and tools that have been developed to facilitate positive socio-economic benefits and community development. The report provides an overview of research, and best practices developed in Canada and abroad in relation to TISEC developments and other renewable energy technologies. Four specific components of TISEC development are addressed: 2.0 - Technology, Supply Chain and Workforce Development; 3.0- Policy, Assessment and Stakeholder Processes; 4.0- Financing and Funding; and 5.0-Community Benefits and Economic Development, which highlights socio-economic concerns in the development of TISEC but also other renewable energy technologies.
Call for Socioeconomics Research on Tidal Energy in the Bay of Fundy
Posted November 2011
Shelley L. MacDougall, Acadia Tidal Energy Institute
The Bay of Fundy is rich source of tidal energy. Nova Scotia is turning its attention to this resource to reduce its reliance on coal and for economic development. Socioeconomic research is needed to help develop this nascent industry. The potential goes beyond green energy: with the involvement of universities, development of world-class expertise can be achieved.
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Contribution of Tidal Power to Developing Nations
Posted June 2011
Andrew Sullivan, University of Cambridge
See FERN Newsletter, Spring 2011, Issue 1 for an article on this project