The Expectation to Regional Revitalization through Renewable Energy

Comparison ofCitizens’ Consciousness in Japan and Korea

Abstract

The elements of regional revitalization through renewable energy were set as follows: autonomy of energy, networking, independence of the regional economy, energy risk management, climate change mitigation, security/safety in emergencies, citizens’ vitality. The questionnaire surveys in Japan and Korea were conducted to compare citizens’ consciousness of the expectation to regional revitalization through renewable. The results showed that the primary expectation in Japan was energy risk management especially by females, and the respect toward the nature had an effect on the high expectation. The primary expectations in Korea were the development of regional economy and science technology.