Al Maiorino

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” currently ...

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 major ...

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 be ...

Nix the 2012 NIMBYs

Thursday, 09 February 2012 Al Maiorino Al Maiorino kicks off 2012 by revisting how NIMBYism cast a shadow over the renewable energy sector in 2011, inhibiting the roll-out of new capacity. “The renewable energy sector has experienced an increase ...

Why do people oppose wind energy development?

Thursday, 11 August 2011 Al Maiorino

In his second blog piece, Al Maiorino looks at the origins and explanations of antagonism towards wind farms.