Many conflicts are related to visual concerns and human rights issues, as well as impacts on human health, the environment, and the economy.
Some examples include:
aesthetic concerns about wind turbines
the right to participate in local energy decision making
air pollution and carbon emissions from a coal plant
a loss of biodiversity in marine environments due to an oil spill
job loss or growth related to energy industries
Place attachment is another major factor in energy conflicts:
defined as a positive emotional connection or bond with familiar places such as the home (Manzo 2005)
the deeper connection people have with the place around them and what it means to them personally, so they may not want the place to change - energy developments can threaten this
Other conflicts may be related to energy performance
Examples include:
energy fuel and electricity prices
costs of nuclear waste disposal