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Offshore Wind Energy In Michigan: Economic Costs And Benefits, Erik Edward Nordman, Lynn Vaccaro Dec 2011

Offshore Wind Energy In Michigan: Economic Costs And Benefits, Erik Edward Nordman, Lynn Vaccaro

Erik Edward Nordman

No abstract provided.


Offshore Wind Energy In Michigan: Implications For The Great Lakes Environment, Erik Edward Nordman, Daniel M. O'Keefe Dec 2011

Offshore Wind Energy In Michigan: Implications For The Great Lakes Environment, Erik Edward Nordman, Daniel M. O'Keefe

Erik Edward Nordman

No abstract provided.


Offshore Wind Energy: Public Perspectives And Policy Considerations, Erik Edward Nordman Dec 2010

Offshore Wind Energy: Public Perspectives And Policy Considerations, Erik Edward Nordman

Erik Edward Nordman

West Michigan Wind Assessment Issue Brief #3 This brief examines the social issues related to offshore wind energy including public acceptance, visibility, noise, and tourism. The final section reviews wind energy policy and regulatory issues in Michigan's Great Lakes.


Offshore Wind Energy Outreach: Wind Farm Visual Simulation, Erik Edward Nordman Dec 2010

Offshore Wind Energy Outreach: Wind Farm Visual Simulation, Erik Edward Nordman

Erik Edward Nordman

No abstract provided.


Public Perceptions Of Offshore Wind In Michigan's Upper Pennisula, Celia Haven, Victorial Pebbles, John Hummer, Erik Edward Nordman Ph.D. Dec 2010

Public Perceptions Of Offshore Wind In Michigan's Upper Pennisula, Celia Haven, Victorial Pebbles, John Hummer, Erik Edward Nordman Ph.D.

Erik Edward Nordman

No abstract provided.


Status Of Offshore Wind Energy In Michigan's Great Lakes - Fact Sheet, Erik Edward Nordman Dec 2010

Status Of Offshore Wind Energy In Michigan's Great Lakes - Fact Sheet, Erik Edward Nordman

Erik Edward Nordman

No abstract provided.


Citizens Views On Offshore Wind: Benefits, Challenges, And Information Gaps, Erik Edward Nordman, Jon Vandermolen, Betty Gajewski, Aaron Ferguson Dec 2010

Citizens Views On Offshore Wind: Benefits, Challenges, And Information Gaps, Erik Edward Nordman, Jon Vandermolen, Betty Gajewski, Aaron Ferguson

Erik Edward Nordman

West Michigan Wind Assessment Issue Brief #4 The brief summarizes a public engagement program on the perceived benefits and challenges of potential offshore wind energy development in Lake Michigan. The Delphi Inquiry approach was used to find an informed group consensus on several topics. Offshore wind energy may be more acceptable if property values, tourism, and scenic vista are not significantly impacted, it reduces fossil fuel use and pollution, and if coastal communities benefit.


Citizen Views On Offshore Wind Energy In Lake Michigan - Fact Sheet, Erik Edward Nordman Ph.D., Betty Gajewski Dec 2010

Citizen Views On Offshore Wind Energy In Lake Michigan - Fact Sheet, Erik Edward Nordman Ph.D., Betty Gajewski

Erik Edward Nordman

No abstract provided.