Essays about: "municipal veto"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words municipal veto.

1. 1. WILL THE MUNICIPALITIES BENEFIT? : The impact of wind power deployment on the local economy- Evidence from Sweden

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

   Author : Jessica Lidberg; [2023]
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   Abstract : Investment in wind energy has increased rapidly in the past few decades in Sweden and is believed to be important for mitigating climate change and contributing to energy independence. Despite this, wind power projects are frequently met with local opposition, and many wind power projects are rejected by the municipal veto. READ MORE

3. 2. Why do local governments say no to wind power? : A public choice approach to the use of the right to veto among Swedish municipalities

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Isak Al; Emmy Lind; [2023]
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   Abstract : The objective of this study is to investigate the factors that affect the use of the municipalveto regarding wind power deployment in Sweden. The study employs a public choiceapproach to investigate the relationship between self-interested voters and the decisionmaking politicians. READ MORE

4. 3. A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF LOCAL POLITICIANS’ CHANGED ATTITUDES TOWARDS WIND POWER PROJECTS

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Tomas Bolvin; [2022]
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   Abstract : This qualitative study investigates the complex relation between wind power developments and municipal decision-making in two Swedish project cases. The study is investigating why the municipalities have changed their attitude towards the developments and thus used their veto-right to stop it. READ MORE

5. 4. Multi-level governance and wind power construction in Sweden : A case study of Norrköping and a current wind power construction plan

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Tamara Krajnovic; [2021]
   Keywords : Multi-level governance; wind power; national party platforms; local parties; the County Administrative Board; municipal veto; Swedish national goal 2040.;

   Abstract : This case study focuses on wind power development in Norrköping using a multi-level governance approach. The aim is to examine the wind power decision-making process from the state to Norrköping municipality and to identify other factors that impact wind power development in the area. READ MORE

6. 5. The Role of Municipal Planning in the Permit Decisions on Large Onshore Wind Power Projects in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Sarah Abboud; [2021]
   Keywords : Sweden; wind power; onshore; planning and permitting; municipal approval; local governance;

   Abstract : Sweden wants to produce 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2040 and achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. While wind power is key to this transition, the permit process for large onshore wind power projects is one of the major challenges the country is currently facing, specifically the provision on municipal approval in the Environmental Code, the so-called municipal veto. READ MORE