Title :
The Cognitive and Emotional Factors that Impact an Individual´s Likelihood to Use Alternative Energy
Author_Institution :
Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High Sch., Plainview
Abstract :
The public understands that renewable energy is better, safer, cleaner and good for the environment, but still generally opposes the use of renewable energy because of misconceptions that it does not work, is experimental or too risky (Whitley, 2005).
Keywords :
renewable energy sources; alternative energy usage; cognitive factors; emotional factors; renewable energy sources;
Conference_Titel :
Systems, Applications and Technology Conference, 2006. LISAT 2006. IEEE Long Island
Conference_Location :
Long Island, NY
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0299-1
DOI :
10.1109/LISAT.2006.4302665
