In the past few years extensive discussions on bioenergy has been both
positive and negative. In Europe, the image of bioenergy appears to be
low with lack of broad public support. Previous studies show that
younger people are unsure about many issues surrounding renewable
energy. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and
perceptions of bioenergy among pupils in North Karelia, Finland. Data
drawn from 495 ninth grade students indicate that the majority of them
lack in-depth knowledge about different renewable energy sources,
including bioenergy. Only a small percentage has a ‘high’ level of
knowledge about bioenergy and the majority indicates critical
perceptions of it. Statistically significant gender differences are not
apparent. Girls appear to be more knowledgeable than boys. Results
also show a clear ‘urban’ and ‘rural’ difference in perceptions of
bioenergy. Perceptions of urban respondents being more positive than
that of their rural counterparts. Developing collaboration between
future bioenergy policies and bioenergy education for younger citizens
is necessary for their engagement in critical debates on bioenergy.

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