Transforming the UK Energy System : Public Values, Attitudes and Acceptability - Deliberating Energy System Transitions in the UK

The analysis provides an indication of key areas of public acceptability relating to whole energy system change, and offers insights into the factors that mediate and underpin views on transitions. Understanding the connections, associations and contextual issues that underlay public perspectives offers an important means for thinking through potential difficulties and opportunities in achieving major system change.

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