Socio Economic evaluation of the effects of the shutdown of Ignalina nuclear power plant (Lithuania)
The answers to these questions are to be used in a masters degree Dissertation on the Likely Socio Economic effects of the proposed Decommissioning and new reactor at Ignalina. The study is being undertaken by a student from Liverpool John Moores University (UK), in conjunction with Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Age
M/F
Profession
- housewife
- student
- doctor
- homemaker
- academician
- professor
- planner
- mobile disc jockey
- teacher
- pilot
You want to see nuclear power in Lithuania
You are happy to see nuclear power used anywhere in the world
Nuclear power is a necessary and reliable method of power production at a time of increasing prices
You feel that energy prices are at an acceptable level at this moment in time
You are aware that Lithuania currently produces 10% of its energy by ‘renewable technologies`
Sustainable or green electrical production can replace the deficit from Ignalina once closed
The Lithuanian economy will suffer due to the shutdown of Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
How do you believe energy prices will react as a result of Ignalina closing in 2009?
If you indicated a change, by how much (%) ?
You are happy to pay a higher price for electricity if it is not produced by Nuclear Power
You accept that it is necessary for the proposed new plant to be partly privatised.
What effect do you believe the closure of Ignalina will have on the you?
The main reason the reactor is being shut down is
If Other, please Write
- none
- the mobile disco business was using too much power, the plant was critical.
- the government wants brownie points by appearing to be environmentally friendly when they don't realize that the only way to go green is to go nuclear first.
- don't know, i'm afraid. i'd guess environmental?
You feel that the planning system in Lithuania caters for society as a whole
The current Planning system in Lithuania is far more beneficial to the nation
- no
- don't know
- might be
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than that used under the former USSR sphere of influence.
If the EU closes the Ignalina plant with no replacement to be built for several years
- i don't think so.
- no opinion
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