Mountain Scholar

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Colorado State University, Fort Collins 28718
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Open Textbook Library Archive 1790
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University Press of Colorado 1106
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Recent Submissions

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A perspective on grand challenges in social aspects of wind energy
(2026-05-03) Kitzing, Lena, author; Rudolph, David, author; Nyborg, Sophie, author; Solman, Helena, author; Cronin, Tom, author; Hübner, Gundula, author; Gill, Elizabeth, author; Tegen, Suzanne, author; Kirkegaard, Julia K., author; EAWE, publisher
Wind energy is central to the global transition toward zero-carbon energy systems. Yet, its development increasingly intersects with complex social dynamics. This perspective highlights the grand social challenges facing wind energy, emphasising the need to move beyond techno-centric paradigms and toward inclusive, interdisciplinary socio-technical approaches. Drawing on recent research and field experience, we describe five grand social challenges for wind energy: spatial relations, acceptable turbine design, smart integration, public perception, and policy frameworks. We argue that addressing these challenges requires rethinking the relationship between wind energy and society—not as a barrier to overcome, but as a co-creative force in shaping sustainable energy futures.
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Policy opportunity brief: Reconductoring
(2026) Unidentified author; Center for the New Energy Economy, publisher
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Clean fuels standard workshop: agenda
(2021-09-30) Center for the New Energy Economy, author; Great Plains Institute, author; Center for the New Energy Economy, publisher
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Social science for collaborative wind energy planning & participation
(2024) Tegan, Suzanne, author; Center for the New Energy Economy, publisher
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Policy opportunity brief: Public safety power shutoffs
(2025) Unidentified author; Center for the New Energy Economy, publisher