Wind energy is one part of a larger solution to solving the world wide energy crisis. However, as with all new developments, there are costs as well as benefits. In the case of wind farm development it seems that there is little real evidence to substantiate some of the claims for or against it....

A visit to the local DIY store might encourage you to bring home more than just a new drill or a couple of rolls of wallpaper since the latest ëmust-haveí item now being marketing is your very own wind turbine and solar panel. For the bargain price of £3,000, you can have two solar panels...

Studies show that there are concerns about devices and structures that emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs) due to potential health hazards from these. Proximity to structures that affect property value includes high voltage overhead transmission lines (HVOTL) and cellular phone towers. Despite...

Until recently, residential property transaction data was largely unavailable within the UK. Therefore, determining the impact of a detrimental condition, such as high voltage overhead power lines (HVOTLs), on the value of residential homes relied on the opinions of appraisers. However, when...

Since the Kyoto Protocol, established in 1997, the UK government has been committed to reducing greenhouse gases, in particular carbon dioxide (CO2) known to be a major contributor to climate change (global warming). To facilitate this, the DTI published the Energy White Paper in February 2003...

Previous research has identified varying degrees of stigma attached to high voltage overhead transmission lines (HVOTLs) depending upon characteristics such as visibility, size, location and the potential impact on house value. In addition to HVOTLs there are other common types of...

Determining the impact of detrimental conditions and environmental features such as electricity distribution equipment remains one of the more difficult aspects of property valuation. Since the 1950ís, research aimed at establishing the impact of HVOTLs on the value of residential property has...

The effect of electricity distribution equipment, in particular high voltage overhead transmission lines (HVOTLs), on the value of residential property in England remains relatively unexplored due, in part, to the lack of available transaction data for analysis. In addition, property tax bands...

Purpose – Climatic conditions in Poland vary tremendously each year with temperatures exceeding 25°C in the summer and sub‐zero in the winter. Therefore the provision of adequate heating and cooling in residential, public and industrial buildings is essential. Poland has recently embarked...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to establish whether or not asking price can provide a reliable indication of the impact of a negative externality when transaction data are scarce. Design/methodology/approach – Until recently, transaction data within the UK were either unobtainable or...