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This dataset includes transcriptions of 12 interviews and 7 public event recordings with key stakeholders in the Scottish energy transition collected for the PhD research project 'Governance of Public Involvement in the Energy System Transition: Insights from Ireland and Scotland' (Määttä, 2022). To access the data, email senni.maatta@gmail.com. The semi-structured interviews discuss key goals and challenges, collaboration, public participation, behavioural change, onshore and offshore wind, hydro, energy policy, and the future with key stakeholders in the Irish energy transition. The interview participants included policymakers and advisors, renewable energy industry experts, energy agency experts, and members of community groups and community energy projects. During the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person events usually taking place in the Scottish energy transition processes were moved online and put on YouTube or other public websites. This opened the events to the public and more diverse participants. This novel source of data was a result of the world changing due to the pandemic, and the impact of social distancing and lockdowns. The events include events held by governmental organisations, the renewable energy industry, advocacy groups, and community energy support organisations. The events include discussion on diverse topics, such as community energy, community benefits, The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES), shared ownership, the planning system, community engagement, public participation, and the climate crisis. Dataset is available in PDF format. The files are embargoed until 31 December 2025. |
