A spatially explicit individual-based modeling approach to evaluate the cumulative effects of wind energy development on the greater sage-grouse. Final Report
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
In order to achieve the national vision of 20% of energy being produced by wind by 2030, issues associated with wind energy development’s potential impacts on ecological resources must be addressed. In particular, wind energy and associated transmission system development may affect wildlife populations through direct mortality, habitat fragmentation, habitat degradation, and disturbance. Although individual projects may have little effect on the sustainability of wildlife populations, cumulative impacts could be significant. The wind energy industry and regulators have developed processes for assessing the impacts of individual projects and identifying mitigation requirements, but no one has developed a methodology for considering cumulative impacts in a systematic and holistic way.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 1772426
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/EVS/R-12/3; 74371
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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