Energy justice, renewable energy, and the rural-urban divide: Insights from the Southwest U.S.

Stephanie Buechler, Karina Guadalupe Martínez-Molina · 2021 · Energy and Climate Change

Summary. This study examines energy justice in rural and urban Arizona communities near a large-scale solar-wind park. Researchers found that small-scale renewable energy projects better served low-income populations than large-scale installations. Urban areas received more government and nonprofit support for renewable initiatives than rural areas. Large-scale projects created adverse community and wildlife impacts without adequate benefit-sharing. The authors recommend expanding small-scale solar capacity, increasing funding for local energy efficiency programs, and supporting low-income housing and community facilities.

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Buechler, S., & Martínez-Molina, K. G.. (2021). Energy justice, renewable energy, and the rural-urban divide: Insights from the Southwest U.S. Energy and Climate Change. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egycc.2021.100048

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DOI: 10.1016/j.egycc.2021.100048
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: energy, climate-and-environment, policy
Added: 2026-04-28