THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Analyzing Community Benefits for Wind Energy Projects in the U.S.
with Layla Kilolu
Energy Extension Specialist, Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program, UH Mānoa
Join us in person
on February 4, 2025, 12:00 pm
at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Geophysics (HIG) building, room 210, on the UH Mānoa campus.
A free lunch will be available for the first 25 participants
Community opposition is a significant barrier to wind energy project development, often stemming from concerns about equity and access. This study, led by speaker Layla Kilolu, explores the role of host community compensation, frequently called “community benefits,” in addressing these concerns and fostering local support. Analyzing community benefits and compensation for over 1,000 wind energy projects, the study found wide variability in the ways that communities are compensated for hosting wind energy projects. Results underscore the need for equitable and standardized approaches to ensure fairness in renewable energy siting and lay the groundwork for understanding how compensation can enhance equity and access in the transition to clean energy.
Join us for this next seminar of the “Slice of PI-CASC” seminar series hosted by the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center! The series is designed for a wide audience to learn about climate adaptation research and science-to-management applications for Hawaiʻi, the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands, and beyond.