Engaging Dutch citizens in the decision making of district heating networks: Comparing the effects of a Public Value Evaluation and a survey

The Dutch government is committed to transitioning to a low-carbon economy. District heating networks are considered essential for achieving this transition. This research aims to compare two different methods of involving citizens in decision-making and development related to district heating networks. The novel Participatory Value Evaluation ...

Drawing the line: Opening up and closing down the siting of a high voltage transmission route in the Netherlands

This paper describes the decision-making process regarding the siting of a high voltage transmission line in the southern part of the Netherlands by TenneT, the Transmission System Operator responsible for the electricity infrastructure. TenneT started this siting process by deploying conventional decision-making procedures, which have the...