Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Placing wind farms offshore doesn’t deter opposition
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 Al Maiorino Offshore wind projects, though they are environmentally friendly and create electricity through wind, still face opposition from NIMBY (not in my backyard) groups. Many offshore wind projects have and...
Renewable Energy, you are not alone with opposition to projects
Thursday, 07 March 2013 Al Maiorino Renewable energy projects are constantly being stalled due to opposition within communities, or the NIMBY (“not in my backyard”) phenomenon. Though renewable energy projects face opposition, these...
The Real Cost of NIMBYism
Thursday, 07 February 2013 Al Maiorino All over the world renewable energy projects are being delayed or stopped entirely due to the NIMBY or “not in my backyard” phenomenon, this is a case that often involves people in communities who...
Renewable Energy Must Battle NIMBYism in 2013 with Better Tactics
Wednesday, 02 January 2013 Al Maiorino When the State of Vermont seeks a moratorium on wind energy projects, you know you have a problem. Traditionally one of the United States' most progressive states, the “Green Mountain State” cur...
The 12 Months of NIMBY
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 Al Maiorino NIMBY (Or “not in my backyard”) opposition is often formed to keep large scale projects out of communities. Opposition is common in industries such as landfills, quarries, chemical plants, and maj...
Public opposition to projects can be overcome with strong grassroots campaigns
Monday, 05 November 2012 Al Maiorino Public opposition to development, often called “NIMBYism” or “not in my backyard” syndrome, is growing quickly around the world, It consists of citizens who often claim to represent the voice ...
A NIMBY problem requires a NIMBY expert
Tuesday, 02 October 2012 Al Maiorino Tension between developers and opposition can stall or even stop a project completely. NIMBY stands for “Not In My Back Yard,” and Nimbys represent groups in communities who debate over nearby dev...
Why hiring a public affairs firm shouldn’t be the last thing on a company’s list of concerns
Tuesday, 28 August 2012 Al Maiorino Handling corporate public relations is Al Maiorino’s bread and butter. As he explains, the upfront cost of a few thousand dollars for public relation services can be a small price to pay for the hun...
When the backyard in “NIMBY” becomes the ocean
Wednesday, 01 August 2012 Al Maiorino Al Maiorino looks into how NIMBYism may even affect large-scale offshore wind projects, and how wind farm developers should work on public opinion if the 2,434 square miles of the continental shelf in...
Big lessons can be learned from small countries when it comes to renewable energy
Tuesday, 03 July 2012 Al Maiorino Like many, Al Maiorino sees Denmark as a flagbearer of renewables and a country whose example we should all follow, despite its size. “Denmark’s example of being friendly towards clean energy may ...
World Wind Energy Association report says UK dominates the offshore wind sector
A land speed world record: Relive the electrifying attempt
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