<p>While the energy field has been primarily
dominated by fossil fuels such as coal and oil, there is evidence that
renewable energy sources are starting to gain a stronger foothold in the energy
market to accommodate growth (Debbage, 2008; Intelligent, 2008; Sterzinger,
2006). This has been the result of greater social concern, as well as tax
and other government incentives (Intelligent, 2008; Debbage, 2008). Due
to these trends, a growing market opportunity exists for cities and states to
increase their renewable energy component production (Intelligent, 2008; Regional,
2013; Debbage, 2008; IPCC, 2014). The primary purpose of this study was to
survey existing manufacturers in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky to obtain
information and identify manufacturers who: were currently in the renewable
energy market, interested in entering the renewable energy market, or have no
interest in entering the renewable energy market. Respondents also addressed potential barriers
to the growth of the renewable energy field including workforce development,
government policy, and investment capital. A total of 25 companies
responded to the survey. Correlation analysis was used and determined that no
significant correlation existed between surveyed companies who identified
themselves as suppliers of renewable energy components and those companies who
were identified as possible suppliers of renewable energy components within the
REPP (Renewable Energy Policy Project) standards. This study builds on previous
methodology used by Debbage (2008) for North Carolina.
</p>
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:purdue.edu/oai:figshare.com:article/7789376 |
| Date | 15 May 2019 |
| Creators | Scott A Abney (6412250) |
| Source Sets | Purdue University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, Thesis |
| Rights | CC BY 4.0 |
| Relation | https://figshare.com/articles/IDENTIFICATION_OF_FIRMS_CAPABLE_OF_PRODUCING_RENEWABLE_ENERGY_COMPONENTS_IN_THE_KENTUCKY_BLUGRASS_REGION_A_COMPARISON_OF_REPP_STANDARDS_CLASSIFICATION_USAGE_VERSUS_SELF-IDENTIFICATION_USING_ONLINE_SURVEYS/7789376 |
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