能源決策困境與參與式科技評估之展望

The current energy development policy process, including nuclear energy decision-making and the EIA, emphasize expert assessment. Public participation in energy policy making is still limited, thus failing to broaden social dialogue and seek consensus. This study examines the current problems of energy development and nuclear energy decision-making in Taiwan and explores possible directions for institutional change in participatory technology assessment. The main problems with current energy and nuclear power decision-making are examined, including: the top-down structural predicament; information asymmetry and lack of trust; the problem of the participation process and poor quality of communication; and a lack of decision-making links. This paper assesses the prospects and challenges of participatory technology assessment, and argues for university-platform mode and public sphere-oriented participatory technology assessment, as well as for strengthening accountability and the hearing mechanism.