Theses and Dissertations
Issuing Body
Mississippi State University
Advisor
Cavanaugh, Jeffrey
Committee Member
Radin, Dagmar
Committee Member
Emison, Gerald
Date of Degree
8-8-2009
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Political Science
Degree Name
Master of Arts
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Abstract
This study analyzes the elements surrounding renewable energy development in Mississippi, with emphasis on the aspects related to government intervention. This study addresses the question: how can energy policy in the state of Mississippi support a transition from fossil fuels to non-traditional sources of energy? Drawing from existing literature, renewable energy was analyzed on the cost, development, and environmental concerns, while GIS analysis was utilized to determine generation capacity. Additionally, literature was reviewed to indicate the effectiveness of policy instruments in promoting renewable energy. Finally, the political influences that may affect renewable energy development or policy formulation were analyzed through a review of literature. The study indicates that renewable energy, particularly biomass, has some potential in Mississippi. Although the political environment may not be conducive to policy innovation, a renewable energy policy from the state level should be the most effective tool in promoting renewable development.
URI
https://hdl.handle.net/11668/15475
Recommended Citation
Fowler, Nicholas Luke, "The future of energy in Mississippi: policy and politics" (2009). Theses and Dissertations. 4472.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/4472
Comments
politics||policy||renewable energy