A Study on Ensuring Public Acceptance of Transmission Line Plans
- Author Lee, Jae-hyuck
- Researchers Cho, Kongjang;Kang, Suna;Kil Joonkyu;Kim Doeun;Kim, Dokyun;Seo, Eunju;Yoo Jongjoon
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Date
2023-10-31
Ⅰ. Current Status of Resident Acceptance of Transmission Lines in Korea
ㅇ As renewable energy expands, there is an urgent need to build transmission networks to connect to the power grid, but local opposition is severe, delaying the project.
- Almost all planned areas for new transmission lines on the east coast, including Shingapyeong, Gochang, and Yeonggwang, have been delayed because they have not secured resident acceptance.
- Local governments and residents are often informed of the transmission line plans late and disagree on the reasons for selecting the route.
Ⅱ. Key Issues with Resident Acceptance of Domestic Transmission Lines in Korea
ㅇ According to interviews with 28 stakeholders (including four residents, six academics, two private companies, five representatives from the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), seven local governments, and four civil society organizations) on the issue of resident acceptance of transmission lines, there is a lack of legislation guiding information disclosure, resident participation, and cooperation with local governments when planning the siting phase.
Ⅲ. Domestic Stakeholder Analysis of the Timing of Resident Acceptance of Transmission Lines
ㅇ Both local communities and businesses recognize that the timing of public- private partnerships, local revitalization plans, environmental surveys, and energy source linkage plans should be conducted earlier than now and that the route feasibility stage is appropriate for operating public-private partnerships, while energy source linkage plans are necessary in all phases.
ㅇ The local
ㅇ As renewable energy expands, there is an urgent need to build transmission networks to connect to the power grid, but local opposition is severe, delaying the project.
- Almost all planned areas for new transmission lines on the east coast, including Shingapyeong, Gochang, and Yeonggwang, have been delayed because they have not secured resident acceptance.
- Local governments and residents are often informed of the transmission line plans late and disagree on the reasons for selecting the route.
Ⅱ. Key Issues with Resident Acceptance of Domestic Transmission Lines in Korea
ㅇ According to interviews with 28 stakeholders (including four residents, six academics, two private companies, five representatives from the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), seven local governments, and four civil society organizations) on the issue of resident acceptance of transmission lines, there is a lack of legislation guiding information disclosure, resident participation, and cooperation with local governments when planning the siting phase.
Ⅲ. Domestic Stakeholder Analysis of the Timing of Resident Acceptance of Transmission Lines
ㅇ Both local communities and businesses recognize that the timing of public- private partnerships, local revitalization plans, environmental surveys, and energy source linkage plans should be conducted earlier than now and that the route feasibility stage is appropriate for operating public-private partnerships, while energy source linkage plans are necessary in all phases.
ㅇ The local