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Dissertation
PARTICIPATION IN GREEN ENERGY TRANSITIONS: CLIMATE CHANGE EVENTS, ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES, AND TRUST
Washington State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
05/2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000007368
Abstract
This study explores participation in green energy transitions amid climate change, focusing on organizational challenges, public trust, and renewable energy adoption. It examines how California’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) influence household trust in utilities and drive interest in solar energy, battery storage, and self-sufficiency. Findings reveal that distrust in utilities’ intent and competence fosters greater interest in renewable technologies. Additionally, it investigates the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in rebuilding trust in utility companies, highlighting how CSR alignment with core functions influences public perceptions and participation. Lastly, it analyses renewable energy adoption in energy cooperatives, identifying demographic, economic, and cultural factors that shape community-driven transitions. By addressing these themes, this research offers a comprehensive understanding of the socio-political and organizational dynamics driving the U.S. energy transition and provides insights for fostering sustainable, low-carbon energy systems.
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- Title
- PARTICIPATION IN GREEN ENERGY TRANSITIONS
- Creators
- Thomas Familia
- Contributors
- Christine Horne (Chair)Dylan Bugden (Committee Member)Erik Johnson (Committee Member)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Department of Sociology
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University
- Number of pages
- 149
- Identifiers
- 99901220328501842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Dissertation