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Hiromi Kubota

Section

Graduate School of Environmental Studies

Job title

Specially Appointed Associate Professor(Research)

Degree

博士（環境学）（横浜国立大学）
修士（環境科学）（筑波大学）

researchmap

https://researchmap.jp/hiromink_rm

J-GLOBAL ID

202001010489923400

Research History 6

1997/04 - Present

Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry　Sustainable System Research Laboratory　Senior Research Scientist
2020/01 - 2025/12

Tohoku University　Graduate School of Environmental Studies Department of Environmental Studies for Advanced Society　Specially Appointed Associate Professor
2018 - 2022

九州大学JICA国際地熱研修コース　地熱資源エンジニア　講師
2016/04 - 2017/03

Colorado School of Mines　Department of Mining Engineering　Visiting Scholar
2012/04 - 2016/03

Musashino University
2009/04 - 2016/03

Gifu University　Graduate School of Engineering Environmental and Renewable Enerby Systems Division

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Education 3

Yokohama National University　Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences　Department of Innovation Management and Environmental Sciences

2009/10 - 2012/09
University of Tsukuba　Master's Program in Environmental Sciences
Chiba University　Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Committee Memberships 16

長野県　環境審議会温泉審査部会委員

2024/01 - Present
環境省　中央環境審議会水環境・土壌農薬部会海底下CCS制度専門委員会委員

2023/10 - Present
日本地熱学会　企画委員長

2022/11 - Present
東京都　自然環境保全審議会温泉部会委員

2019/07 - Present
日本地熱学会　評議員

2018/11 - Present
JOGMEC　地熱資源開発アドバイザリー委員会委員

2018/10 - Present
岐阜県　自然環境保全審議会温泉部会委員

2018/02 - Present
日本エネルギー学会　エネルギー学部会エネルギー教育分科会幹事

2018 - Present
環境省　特定二酸化炭素の海底下廃棄許可に係る現行制度の在り方に関する検討会分科会（閉鎖制度）委員

2024/11 - 2025/03
環境省　令和6年度海洋環境保全上適正な海底下CCS実施確保のための総合検討会委員

2024/06 - 2025/03
日本地熱学会　行事委員

2014/10 - 2024/11
環境省　環境と調和したCCS事業のあり方に関する検討会委員

2022/07 - 2023/03
(国研)産業技術総合研究所　研究評価委員（エネルギー・環境領域）

2015/04 - 2016/03
環境省地球環境局　地熱開発技術に関する検討会委員

2013/04 - 2014/03
CIGRE Japan　CIGRE Japan SC C3

2012/04 - 2014/03
(一財)エンジニアリング協会石油開発環境安全センター　地熱発電研究委員会委員、地熱発電環境リスク調査WG座長

2012/04 - 2013/03

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Professional Memberships 2

The Japan Institute of Energy
The Geothermal Research Society of Japan (GRSJ)

Research Interests 5

Renewable Energy
Environmental Risk Management
Risk communication
Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS)
geothermal energy

Research Areas 3

Humanities & social sciences / Social psychology /
Environmental science/Agricultural science / Environmental load/risk assessment /
Energy / Earth resource engineering, energy science /

Awards 2

学生表彰

2013/03　横浜国立大学環境情報学府
Best Poster Award 2007

2007/12　Society for Risk Analysis

Papers 20

Effect of information provision by familial nudging on attitudes toward offshore wind power International-journal Peer-reviewed

Hidenori Komatsu, Hiromi Kubota, Kenji Asano, Yu Nagai

PLOS ONE　19　(1)　e0297199-e0297199　2024/01/17
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI： 10.1371/journal.pone.0297199 　

eISSN： 1932-6203

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Offshore wind power (OWP) is a promising way to achieve decarbonization and tackle global climate change, but acceptance by residents is an important issue for site location. Information provision could be a more cost-effective intervention than debates or subsidies, assuming that scientifically correct information alone is insufficient and information design to boost the message effects considering realistic human responses is necessary. Thus, we designed nudging messages to increase acceptance of OWP, using a message framework to moderate risk-averse attitudes by reminding readers of familial support based on insights from kin selection theory from evolutionary psychology. A randomized controlled trial based on an internet survey of more than 4000 responses from the general public was performed to investigate the message effects. The messages significantly moderated the risk-averse attitudes toward OWP by 0.228 on average on a five-point Likert scale, which meant that about 5 people out of 100 changed their attitudes to be safer by 1 point. This suggests that disseminating flyers using nudging messages might be an effective way to increase acceptance. We also extracted responses from those who mentioned fisheries in an open-ended question as an alternative to actual fishers. Responses from this segment were more complex and the message effects were limited compared with those who did not mention fisheries; although the attitudes toward OWP before receiving the messages were safer, reading descriptions for potential risks on fisheries may have unexpectedly led them to focus on the risks of which they were unaware at first. Because information provision based on nudging is effective but just one of a wide variety of political interventions available, practitioners should consider a combination of multiple options instead of using only nudging messages.
Nudging attitudes toward IT innovations by information provision that serves as a reminder of familial support. International-journal Peer-reviewed

Hidenori Komatsu, Hiromi Kubota, Nobuyuki Tanaka

PloS one　18　(2)　e0282077　2023

DOI： 10.1371/journal.pone.0282077 　

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There is concern among the general public that information technology (IT) innovations may make existing jobs redundant. This may be perceived to pose a greater problem to future generations because new technologies, not limited to IT innovations, will be sophisticated in the future. Our previous work revealed that messages reminding people of familial support as a nudge can moderate risk-averse attitudes toward risks that are perceived to threaten future generations, which could be effective for other kinds of risks. Therefore, we conducted a randomized controlled trial to examine the message effects for information provision on IT innovations. The study was conducted via an online questionnaire survey in January 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic, and more than 3,200 samples were collected from respondents aged 20 years or older living in Japan. The treatment groups received basic information supplemented with additional text or additional text and an illustration that highlighted IT innovations as support from previous generations. The control group received only the basic textual information. The effects of the intervention were evaluated by comparing changes in average subjective assessment of IT in the treatment groups with those in the control group. The intervention effect was statistically significant, and the sense of familial support after receiving the intervention messages was significantly increased in the treatment group that viewed the illustration compared with the control group. Additionally, we discuss how each component of the HEXACO personality traits influences responses to the intervention messages. Through a series of surveys, we demonstrated the potential of our framework for a wide variety of applications involving information provision perceived to involve future generations.
Cross-cultural comparison of nudging effects for environmental protection: A case-study of risk-averse attitudes toward disposable plastics. International-journal Peer-reviewed

Hidenori Komatsu, Hiromi Kubota, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Mariah Griffin, Jennifer Link, Glenn Geher, Maryanne L Fisher

PloS one　17　(11)　e0277183　2022

DOI： 10.1371/journal.pone.0277183 　

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Disposable plastics are drawing considerable attention as a source of environmental risk despite their benefits in daily life. Banning the use of disposable plastics could increase other types of risks, which may damage the public good in the long run. Considering the trade-off of the risks and benefits, one way to improve social welfare is to conduct proper recycling and to continue using plastics but limit them to essential use, avoiding an unnecessary ban. A potential barrier to such a policy might be risk-averse attitudes toward actions that are perceived to threaten future generations, which is a well-known phenomenon. We previously designed a framework for information provision using messages that remind individuals about familial support, which had significant effects in multiple countries on increasing positive attitudes toward air pollution caused by industrialization. We hypothesized that this information provision could also be effective for disposable plastic use. Thus, we conducted a randomized controlled trial via online surveys in Japan, Canada, and the US to identify the effects of our designed messages about recycling on increasing positive attitudes toward disposable plastics. The intervention effects were measured by the difference-in-difference method and panel analysis based on linear regression models using the respondents' attributes and personality traits. The effects were consistently correlated with a sense of familial support, with the effect sizes varying according to country (US > Japan > Canada). Attributes that positively contributed to the message being more effective were higher agreeableness, lower Machiavellianism, lower psychopathy, and being a woman. Although personal fear about COVID-19 moderated the message effects, concern about the threats to relatives and family boosted the effects. Although the effect sizes were influenced by external factors, the results suggested that our proposed framework for information provision has the potential to be applied to a wider variety of risk-related topics.
Searching for the universality of nudging: A cross-cultural comparison of the information effects of reminding people about familial support. International-journal Peer-reviewed

Hidenori Komatsu, Hiromi Kubota, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Hirotada Ohashi, Mariah Griffin, Jennifer Link, Glenn Geher, Maryanne L Fisher

PloS one　17　(11)　e0277969　2022

DOI： 10.1371/journal.pone.0277969 　

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Nudging is a method for eliciting a desired behavior. One approach to nudging involves information provision. When information presented for this purpose is designed from an evolutionary perspective, it may reveal a deeper level of rationality within human decision-making that might otherwise appear to be irrational. Based on insights from the evolution of altruism, we previously designed a message to remind people of the benefits they have received from the actions of relatives to realize industrialization. We then demonstrated that using this message in Japan was effective at moderating extreme risk-averse attitudes toward air pollution resulting from industrialization. However, the universality of the intervention effect, including whether it could be affected by exogenous factors, was not explored. Therefore, in the present study, we conducted a randomized controlled trial based on an online survey carried out in Japan, Canada, and the US. The intervention was shown to be effective in all the three countries, but the effect size varied according to segment. Although women showed more intervention effects than men in Japan and the US, no significant sex difference was observed in Canada. In terms of personality traits, higher agreeableness significantly contributed to the intervention effects. The influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated many lifestyle changes, was found to weaken the intervention effect by increasing the message effect in the control group. We propose that this effect was caused by an increased perception of familial support in everyday life. These results suggest that the nudge message was universally effective, although the effect size might have been affected by cultural factors and social events.
Socioeconomic Life Cycle Analysis of Geothermal Power Generation Considering Regional Industrial Structures Peer-reviewed

Shunichi HIENUKI, Hiromi KUBOTA

World Geothermal Congress (WGC) 2020+1　2021
Designing information provision to serve as a reminder of altruistic benefits: A case study of the risks of air pollution caused by industrialization. International-journal Peer-reviewed

Hidenori Komatsu, Hiromi Kubota, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Hirotada Ohashi

PloS one　15　(1)　e0227024　2020

DOI： 10.1371/journal.pone.0227024 　

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A well-known phenomenon is that humans perceive risks to threaten future generations as more dangerous in many cases. However, this tendency could be changed depending on certain conditions and could potentially be explained by the evolution of altruism. Our multi-agent simulation model, which was constructed to identify attributes contributing to subjective assessment of a risk source based on kin selection theory, showed that support from relatives can affect the agents' subjective risk assessment. We utilize this insight, which has never been explored in the context of nudge, to show that real-world messages reminding respondents that they are supported by their relatives can moderate the perception of a risk source as extremely dangerous. A randomized control trial based on an internet questionnaire survey was conducted to identify the intervention effect of such messages, using air pollution caused by industrialization as the risk source for the case study. Our analysis suggests that messages moderate extreme attitudes. Presentation of additional visual information can boost the sense of familial support and increase the effect of a message compared with a message comprising only textual information. The attributes and personality traits of the respondents who are responsive to the intervention message are also discussed.
Integration of natural and social environment in the implementation of geothermal projects Peer-reviewed

Kasumi Yasukawa, Hiromi Kubota, Nobukazu Soma, Tetsuro Noda

GEOTHERMICS　73　111-123　2018/05

DOI： 10.1016/j.geothermics.2017.09.011 　

ISSN： 0375-6505

eISSN： 1879-3576
How should Information about CCS be Shared with the Japanese Public?

Hiromi Kubota, Akiro Shimota

Energy Procedia　114　7205-7211　2017

DOI： 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.1827 　

ISSN： 1876-6102
Adaptation of social license measurement and analysis techniques for geothermal usage and development

Kyle Bahr, Shuntaro Masuda, Hanae Saishu, Hiromi Kubota, Noriyoshi Tsuchiya

Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council　41　613-622　2017

ISSN： 0193-5933
Social Acceptance of Geothermal Power Generation in Japan. Peer-reviewed

Hiromi Kubota

World Geothermal Congress (WGC) 2015　2015
Life cycle assessment of a pulverized coal-fired power plant with CCS technology in japan

Longlong Tang, Takahisa Yokoyama, Hiromi Kubota, Akiro Shimota

Energy Procedia　63　7437-7443　2014

DOI： 10.1016/j.egypro.2014.11.780 　

ISSN： 1876-6102
Determining barriers to developing geothermal power generation in Japan: Societal acceptance by stakeholders involved in hot springs Peer-reviewed

Hiromi Kubota, Hiroki Hondo, Shunichi Hienuki, Hideshi Kaieda

ENERGY POLICY　61　1079-1087　2013/10

DOI： 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.05.084 　

ISSN： 0301-4215

eISSN： 1873-6777
Relative comparison of the public's evaluation and social acceptability to low carbon power technologies in Japan. Peer-reviewed

Hiromi Kubota, Hiroki Hondo, Kenshi Baba

CIGRE Session 44 papers　C3-114　2012
ELICITED EXPERT PERCEPTIONS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RISKS AND ADAPTATION IN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION THROUGH MENTAL MODELS APPROACH Peer-reviewed

Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. G (Environmental Research)　67　(6)　II_193-II_202　2011
Publisher: Japan Society of Civil Engineers
DOI： 10.2208/jscejer.67.II_193 　

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 Impacts of climate change have become obvious in agriculture and food production in Japan these days, and researches to adapt to their risks have been conducted as a key effort to cope with the climate change. Numerous scientific findings on climate change impacts have been presented so far; however, prospective risks to be adapted to and their management in the context of individual on-site situations have not been investigated in detail. The structure of climate change risks and their management vary depending on geographical and social features in the regions where the adaptation options should be applied; therefore, a practical adaptation strategy should consider actual on-site situations. This study intended to clarify climate change risks to be adapted to in the Japanese agricultural sector, and factors to be considered in adaptation options, for encouragement of decision-making on adaptation implementation in the field. Semi-structured individual interviews have been conducted with 9 multidisciplinary experts engaging in climate change impacts research in agricultural production, economics, engineering, policy, and so on. Based on the results of the interviews, and the latest literatures available for risk assessment and adaptation, an expert mental model including their perceptions which cover the process from climate change impacts assessment to adaptation has been developed. The prospective risks, adaptation options, and issues to be examined to progress the development of practical and effective adaptation options and to support individual or social decision-making, have been shown on the developed expert mental model. It is the basic information for developing social communication and stakeholders cooperations in climate change adaptation strategies in agriculture and food production in Japan.
FACOTRS TO DETERMINE RISK PERCEPTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ATTITUDE TOWARD ADAPTATION POLICY OF THE PUBLIC Peer-reviewed

Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. G (Environmental Research)　67　(6)　II_405-II_413　2011
Publisher: Japan Society of Civil Engineers
DOI： 10.2208/jscejer.67.II_405 　

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 This study clarifies the factors to determine risk perception of climate change and attitudes toward adaptation policy by analyzing the data collecting from Internet survey to the general public. The results indicate the followings: 1) more than 70% people perceive some sort of risk of climate change, and most people are awaken to wind and flood damage. 2) most people recognize that mitigation policy is much more important than adaptation policy, whereas most people assume to accept adaptation policy as self-reponsibility, 3) the significant factors to determinane risk perception of climate chage and attitude towerd adaptation policy are cognition of benefits on the policy and procedural justice in the policy process in addion to demographics such as gender, experience of disaster, intension of inhabitant.
How can specific information needs of stakeholders regarding potential health risks from chemicals be identified? Peer-reviewed

H. Kubota, M. Kosugi, T. Tsuchiya

43rd International Conference on Large High Voltage Electric Systems 2010, CIGRE 2010　2010
Public information requirements on health risk of mercury in fish (1): Perception and knowledge of the public about food safety and the risk of mercury Peer-reviewed

M. Kosugi, H. Kubota

Safety, Reliability and Risk Analysis: Theory, Methods and Applications - Proceedings of the Joint ESREL and SRA-Europe Conference　3　2305-2309　2009
Public information requirements on health risks of mercury in fish (2): A comparison of mental models of experts and public in Japan Peer-reviewed

H. Kubota, M. Kosugi

Safety, Reliability and Risk Analysis: Theory, Methods and Applications - Proceedings of the Joint ESREL and SRA-Europe Conference　3　2311-2316　2009
Differential changes in rat brain nitric oxide synthase in vivo and in vitro by methylmercury Peer-reviewed

Masaru Shinyashiki, Yoshito Kumagai, Hiromi Nakajima, Jun Nagafune, Shino Homma-Takeda, Masaru Sagai, Nobuhiro Shimojo

Brain Research　798　(1-2)　147-155　1998/07
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI： 10.1016/s0006-8993(98)00400-4 　

ISSN： 0006-8993
Inhibition of Nitric Oxide Formation by Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase by Quinones: Nitric Oxide Synthase as a Quinone Reductase Peer-reviewed

Yoshito Kumagai, Hiromi Nakajima, Kazumi Midorikawa, Shino Homma-Takeda, Nobuhiro Shimojo

Chemical Research in Toxicology　11　(6)　608-613　1998/06/01
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
DOI： 10.1021/tx970119u 　

ISSN： 0893-228X

eISSN： 1520-5010

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Misc. 66

Concept of CCS ～ Status of Public Acceptance of CCS ～

Hiromi Kubota

2025/05
7-2-1 Public Attitudes toward CCS in Tomakomai Citizen Mail and Internet Surveys

窪田ひろみ, 小松秀徳

日本エネルギー学会大会講演要旨集(Web)　33　2024

ISSN： 2423-8325
環境における地下利用地熱発電開発の地域共生に向けて

窪田ひろみ

環境管理(産業環境管理協会)　60　(8)　2024

ISSN： 1340-2552
温泉と自治地熱発電開発の現状と課題,今後の可能性

窪田ひろみ

都市問題　115　(11)　2024

ISSN： 0387-3382
再生可能エネルギーと水素エネルギーに対する社会受容性の評価：仙北市における事例研究

ハジラハニム Z, 窪田ひろみ, 土屋範芳

日本地熱学会令和5年度学術講演会（岐阜大会）　2023/11
地熱経済への波及効果を踏まえた総合評価手法のための地熱開発コスト調査

相馬宣和, 最首花恵, 窪田ひろみ, 稗貫峻一

日本地熱学会令和5年度学術講演会（岐阜大会）　2023/11
Current status and issues of development of geothermal and geo-heat energy: Prospects for future geothermal power and geo-heat use Peer-reviewed

Hiromi KUBOTA, Hideshi KAIEDA

Journal of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan　65　(11)　19-23　2023/11
Message effects of familial nudging: Acceptance of offshore wind power by fishery persons

小松秀徳, 窪田ひろみ, 永井雄宇, 朝野賢司

環境科学会年会講演要旨集(Web)　2023　2023
ナッジの設計における進化シミュレーションの活用—特集エネルギーシステムの進化とOR

小松秀徳, 窪田ひろみ, 田中伸幸, 大橋弘忠

オペレーションズ・リサーチ = Communications of the Operations Research Society of Japan : 経営の科学　67　(12)　676-681　2022/12
Publisher: 日本オペレーションズ・リサーチ学会
ISSN： 0030-3674
Utilization of Municipal Input-Output Tables to Analyze the Socio-Economic Effects of the Introduction of Geothermal Technology

Shunichi Hienuki, Hiromi Kubota, Norikazu Soma, Hanae Saishu, Hiroki Hondo

2022/11
Data-driven agent-based model for social acceptance evaluation of geothermal energy use -Improvement of SLO level and input parameters-

Yuta Shidara, Tatsuya Takemori, Hiromi Kubota, Noriyoshi Tsuchiya

2022/11
テレワークと温泉熱利用による環境負荷低減効果の検証 : 鳴子地域のケーススタディ—Environmental Impact of Telework with Direct Uses of Geothermal Heat : A Case Study of Naruko Area Peer-reviewed

鈴木杏奈, 長谷川諒, 稗貫峻一, 窪田ひろみ, 伊藤高敏

日本地熱学会誌 = Journal of the Geothermal Research Society of Japan　44　(3)　111-122　2022/07

ISSN： 0388-6735
Nudging effects on acceptance toward offshore wind power

小松秀徳, 窪田ひろみ, 永井雄宇, 朝野賢司

環境科学会年会講演要旨集(Web)　2022　2022
IoT-AI application research in small-scale binary geothermal power generation

塩崎功, 松原洋, 中尾吉伸, 窪田ひろみ, 波津久達也, 井原智則, 盛田元彰, 當舎利行, 高市和義, 舩戸遥子, LIU F. H., 荒金聡, 木内勉, 和田弘, 三石晋

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2021　2021
Analysis of regional characteristics in social acceptance of geothermal energy

設楽悠太, 竹森達也, 窪田ひろみ, 土屋範芳, 鈴木杏奈

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2021　2021
IoT-AI application research in small-scale binary geothermal power generation (5): Energy management platform (EMP) prototype trials

高市和義, 舩戸遥子, 塩崎功, 松原洋, 荒金聡, 中尾吉伸, 窪田ひろみ, 波津久達也, 井原智則, 盛田元彰, 當舎利行

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2021　2021
IoT-AI application research in small-scale binary geothermal power generation (4): Validation of a support tool for evaluation of profitability

窪田ひろみ, 和田弘, 中尾吉伸, 荒金聡

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2021　2021
Environmental Impact of Telework with Direct Uses of Geothermal Heat: A Case Study of Naruko Area

長谷川諒, 鈴木杏奈, 伊藤高敏, 稗貫峻一, 窪田ひろみ

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2021　(3)　111-122　2021
Publisher: THE GEOTHERMAL RESEARCH SOCIETY OF JAPAN
DOI： 10.11367/grsj.44.111 　

ISSN： 0388-6735

eISSN： 1883-5775

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Geothermal potential area in Japan has been depopulated recently, and there have been distances between the geothermal potentials and most energy consumers living in urban areas. Since 2020, working from home (home-based telework) has spread rapidly due to the influence of the COVID-19. If some of the energy consumers work from the geothermal potential area, namely onsen areas, it would help to reduce the extra fossil fuel consumption, to reduce the environmental impact, and to save commuting costs and time. In this study, we quantitatively evaluated the advantages and feasibility of working from onsen in Naruko area, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, as a case study. The environmental effects were analyzed by using the annual CO₂emissions and the costs, based on the perspective of the form of stay and the life-cycle assessments with four scenario conditions ((a) base system, (b) home-based telework in a city, (c) onsen-based telework (using hot spring only for bathing), and (d) onsen-based telework (using hot spring for bathing and heating)). Compared to the base system, the use of public baths in the onsen area can reduce CO₂ emissions by about 1/3, and the use of bathing and heating by hot springs can reduce CO₂ emissions by about 1/4. In the case of a short-term stay in the onsen area, the effects of reducing CO₂ emission differed depending on the area where the worker is based and the season. The results indicates that some conditions of the short-term stay may results in higher CO₂ emission than when nothing is done. Therefore, we expect that each of urban workers, companies, and onsen areas will change their awareness and take actions to be able to stay in the onsen area for a mid- to long-term.
Time evolution of social acceptance for geothermal development by data-driven agent-based modeling

竹森達也, 鈴木杏奈, 窪田ひろみ, 増田俊太郎, BAHR Kyle, 土屋範芳

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2021　2021
7-11 Current progress and issues of geothermal power development by scale

KUBOTA Hiromi

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　29　186-187　2020/07/29
Publisher: The Japan Institute of Energy
DOI： 10.20550/jietaikaiyoushi.29.0_186 　

ISSN： 2423-8317

eISSN： 2423-8325

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The objective of this study is to grasp the current progress and subsidy trends regarding geothermal power development by scale and to discuss the challenge. Results showed that: 1) Small-sized geothermal power plant: Sixty-six new plants have been developed owing to FIT till Sep. 2019. However, most power plants are economically inefficient. Thus, developers must take careful planning and O&M. 2) Medium and large-sized geothermal power plant: Seven new geothermal power plants have been developed owing to FIT and many subsidies. However, there are still issues remaining about the development risk. Thus, more time is needed to solve these challenges regardless the 2030 goal limit. It is essential that the sustainable development strategy depending on the size of the power plant, the collaboration among ministries and elated authorities.
IoT-AI Application Research in Small-Scale Binary Geothermal Power Generation (5): Development of a Support Tool for Evaluation of Profitability

窪田ひろみ, 和田弘, 中尾吉伸, 森康二, 奥村忠彦, 荒金聡

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2020　2020
Evaluation of social acceptance for binary generation by data-driven agent-based modeling

竹森達也, 窪田ひろみ, 土屋範芳, 鈴木杏奈, 増田俊太郎, BAHR Kyle

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2020　2020
IoT-AI application research in small-scale binary geothermal power generation (6): Energy Management Platform (EMP) Prototype Trials

奥村忠彦, 塩崎功, 大沼寛, 荒金聡, 中尾吉伸, 窪田ひろみ, 波津久達也, 井原智則, 盛田元彰, 當舎利行, 高市和義, 舩戸遥子, LIU F.H., 石倉昭和

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2020　2020
7-3-1 Public acceptance of renewable energy and the willingness to pay for the cost burden

KUBOTA Hiromi, ASANO Kenji

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　28　206-207　2019/07/31
Publisher: The Japan Institute of Energy
DOI： 10.20550/jietaikaiyoushi.28.0_206 　

ISSN： 2423-8317

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We conducted an intnernet suvey to assess public acceptance of renewbles and the willingness to pay (WTP) for the cost burden. The results suggested that their acceptance and WTP were potentially low. The priority of “climate change” as the criteria to decide their attitude was relatively low.
血縁選択に基づく「ナッジ」:血縁者の支援を想起させるメッセージ設計と情報提供の効果

小松秀徳, 窪田ひろみ, 田中伸幸, 大橋弘忠

日本進化学会大会プログラム・講演要旨集(Web)　21st　2019
7-2-3 Public attitude towards cost burden for developing renewables

KUBOTA Hiromi, ASANO Kenji

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　27　220-221　2018/08/01
Publisher: The Japan Institute of Energy
DOI： 10.20550/jietaikaiyoushi.27.0_220 　

ISSN： 2423-8317

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We conducted an internet survey to assess the public’s attitudes toward cost burden for developing renewables. The results showed that almost respondents were cost-blind about renewables and their willingness to pay for them were extremely low. Thus it is important for public to understand cost burden for development renewables.
「ナッジ」の設計基盤としての進化シミュレーションモデル:工業化による大気汚染についての情報提供における効果検証

小松秀徳, 窪田ひろみ, 田中伸幸, 大橋弘忠

日本進化学会大会プログラム・講演要旨集(Web)　20th　2018
地熱地熱発電開発における理解促進と地域共生の現状と課題

窪田ひろみ

地質と調査　2018　(2)　15-18　2018
Publisher: ジェイスパーク ; [1979]-
ISSN： 0913-0497
海外情報コロラド滞在記—FOREIGN INFORMATION : Business Trip Report of Colorado

窪田ひろみ

地熱技術 / 地熱技術開発 [編]　42　(3・4)　19-24　2017/11
Publisher: 地熱技術開発
ISSN： 0285-1717
海外だよりロッキー山脈の麓,コロラド州ゴールデンより

窪田ひろみ

Electric power civil engineering = 電力土木 / 電力土木技術協会編　(387)　159-161　2017/01
Publisher: 電力土木技術協会
ISSN： 0386-2895
8-3-1 The challenge of the geothermal energy usage in Japan

KUBOTA Hiromi

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　26　246-247　2017
Publisher: The Japan Institute of Energy
DOI： 10.20550/jietaikaiyoushi.26.0_246 　

ISSN： 2423-8317

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The objective of this study is to clarify the challenge of the geothermal energy usage in Japan by conducting the interview survey and the literature review. Results showed that: 1) Direct use and cascade use of hot springs enegy for the sustainable development are left plenty of room for creativity. 2) It is important to improve the drilling success rate and the risk communication strategy in high geothermal potential area.
Developing measures to provide information about CCS for public

窪田ひろみ

電力中央研究所環境科学研究所研究報告　(V15011)　2016
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
Social trends survey on geothermal power generation development

窪田ひろみ, 丸山真弘

電力中央研究所環境科学研究所研究報告　(V15010)　2016
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
Societal Acceptance for Sustainable Utilization of Geothermal Energy

KUBOTA Hiromi

Journal of the Japan Institute of Energy　94　(7)　663-670　2015/07
Publisher: The Japan Institute of Energy
ISSN： 0916-8753

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There is widespread public support for renewable sources and energy efficiency. However, renewable energy projects often fail because of a lack of societal acceptance of the technologies. This paper discusses the lessons learned from previous studies of mutual understanding and coexistence among stakeholders in the case of geothermal energy utilization. In our previous study, the local risk and benefit structure was identified to facilitate the resolution of the fundamental causes of opposition by hot spring inn managers and local governments. A key reason for opposition was identified as uncertainty about the reversibility and predictability of the adverse effects on hot springs and other underground structures by geothermal power production. On the other hand, public acceptance of geothermal energy is generally high. However, they don't know well about the present energy mix, the risk-benefit and technical characteristics of geothermal energy. Through continuous dialogue and negotiation, stakeholders should develop a common recognition of the definition of effects of geothermal energy utilization on hot springs and formulate a mutual understanding regarding risk management options to reach their common goals and vision of the future.
地熱発電開発と温泉事業との相互理解と地域共生 : 資源の持続可能性と不確実性への対応

窪田ひろみ

電気評論　100　(6)　55-57　2015/06
Publisher: 電気評論社
ISSN： 0285-5860
地熱発電開発の不確実性

窪田ひろみ

リアルオプションと戦略　7　(1)　13-16　2015
Publisher: 日本リアルオプション学会
DOI： 10.12949/cjaros.7.1_13 　

eISSN： 2189-6585

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地熱発電は，設備利用率が高く（約80%），ベース電源としての役割を担う。地熱発電用タービンの世界シェアは約70%と，国内企業の技術力は高い。また，発電だけでなく熱水のカスケード利用（農水産業，暖房，融雪，乾燥等）による省エネ・地元産業活性化・観光資源としての貢献，非常用電源としての有効活用等が期待されている。しかしながら，現状では，地熱発電の設備容量は約52 万kW，電源構成に占める割合は僅か約0.3%である。地熱資源の約8 割が国立・国定公園内に存在するとされ，自然環境保護の観点や，建設コストが高い等の理由から開発困難な地域も多い。地熱発電の固定価格買取制度（FIT）認定設備容量は14,725kW（2014.10 時点）であり，太陽光や風力に比べて極めて少ない状況にある。そこで本稿では，再生可能エネルギーの中でも質の高い電気を供給できる地熱発電について，開発に伴う様々なリスク（不確実性）とその対策の現状と課題を紹介する
Report of WGC2015(Part 1)

Journal of the Geothermal Research Society of Japan　37　(3)　101-117　2015
Publisher: THE GEOTHERMAL RESEARCH SOCIETY OF JAPAN
DOI： 10.11367/grsj.37.101 　

ISSN： 0388-6735

eISSN： 1883-5775
Life Cycle Assessment of a Pulverized Coal Power Generation with CCS Technology in Japan(Part 2)Comparative Study on Environmental Impact of Photovoltaic and Geothermal Power Generation

(13021)　巻頭1-3,1-23　2014/05
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
Public Acceptance of Power Generation Technologies : In the Case of CCS and Geothermal Power Generation

(13022)　巻頭1-3,1-30　2014/05
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
8-5-4 Social Acceptance of small-scale geothermal power plant using hot springs

KUBOTA Hiromi, AOSHIMA Yaichi

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　23　316-317　2014
Publisher: The Japan Institute of Energy
DOI： 10.20550/jietaikaiyoushi.23.0_316 　

ISSN： 2423-8317

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The objective of this study was to analyze social acceptance of small-scale geothermal power plants using hot springs in order to stay in business and co-prosperity. We conducted stakeholder interviews including geothermal developers, hot spring inn owners, and local government officials from October 2012 to May 2014. The results showed that the technical troubles affect the cost problems and these factors can affect the social acceptance of small-scale geothermal power plants by local stakeholders. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to maintain a trusting relationship with neighborhoods through continuous dialogue and consensus building.
8-5-3 Economy of small-scale geothermal power plant using hot springs

AOSHIMA Yaichi, KUBOTA Hiromi

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　23　314-315　2014
Publisher: The Japan Institute of Energy
DOI： 10.20550/jietaikaiyoushi.23.0_314 　

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A small-scale geothermal power plant using hot springs has received a lot of attention since implementation of Feed-in Tariff (FIT) in Japan. For the small-scale geothermal power to become a sustainable renewable energy, it must be an efficient power generator and economically self-sustaining even after termination of guaranteed purchase under FIT. To assess its business feasibility, we conducted a series of field studies and clarified problems to be overcome. Our results indicate that improvement and volume production of power generation systems are not fundamental solutions for cost problems, and that it is difficult to make profitable businesses unless very favorable conditions including natural environments and financial schemes happened to be met, even under extremely high purchase price currently applied.
地熱発電開発と温泉事業…共生するための方策 : 慎重なリスク管理により、地域や温泉を活性化 (特集地熱資源を展望する)

窪田ひろみ

Business i. ENECO = ビジネスアイエネコ : エネルギーと地球環境の明日を考える経済専門誌　46　(10)　28-31　2013/10
Publisher: 日本工業新聞新社
ISSN： 2185-0364
Life Cycle Assessment of a Pulverized Coal Power Generation with CCS Technology in Japan : Environmental and Health Risks caused by CCS

(12012)　1-21,巻頭1-3　2013/05
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
Current State and Issue of the Risk Communication about Geothermal Power Generation

38　(1)　23-29　2013/05
Publisher: 地熱技術開発
ISSN： 0285-1717
A strategy of risk communication based on identifying perception gaps among stakeholders

Kubota Hiromi

Yokohama journal of technology management studies　12　(12)　43-46　2013/03/30
Publisher: Yokohama National University
ISSN： 1347-3042

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The objective of this study was to clarify the factors inhibiting mutual understanding among stakeholders and to propose for a risk communication strategy. Hearing survey, questionnaire survey, and literature survey were conducted as the case study of geothermal power generation and chemical health risks. The key factor was identified as uncertainty and irreversibility of the adverse effects in future. Therefore, we discuss and suggest options for improving the risk management through continuous dialogue and communication.
8-4-2 Challenges of communication among stakeholders in geothermal power generation

KUBOTA Hiromi, HONDO Hiroki

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　22　314-315　2013
Publisher: The Japan Institute of Energy
DOI： 10.20550/jietaikaiyoushi.22.0_314 　

ISSN： 2423-8317

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It has been identified that conflicts about the effects of hot spring by geothermal power generation and the insufficient of risk management option. Through continuous dialogue and negotiation, stakeholders should affirm a common recognition of the definition of effects on hot spring and formulate a mutual understanding regarding risk management option toward their common goals and vision of the future.
A strategy for mutual understanding, coexistence and co-prosperity among stakeholders related to geothermal power generation

(11033)　1-25,巻頭1-4　2012/04
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
8-2-3 Attitude of Local Governments toward Geothermal Energy

KUBOTA Hiromi, HONDO Hiroki

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　21　344-345　2012
Publisher: The Japan Institute of Energy
DOI： 10.20550/jietaikaiyoushi.21.0_344 　

ISSN： 2423-8317

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We conducted a questionnaire survey of local governments that had hot springs to analyze their attitude toward geothermal energy. The results suggested that the local benefit recognition of the geothermal power plant affected the attitude of the pros and cons. It was necessary to improvements of the legal system related geothermal power.
我が国の地質的特徴を踏まえたCO₂地中貯留技術の開発

海江田秀志, 末永弘, 下田昭郎, 田中姿郎, 窪田健二, 津旨大輔, 伊藤久敏, 鈴木浩一, 下島公紀, 窪田ひろみ, 坪野考樹, 仲敷憲和, 横山隆壽, 大隅多加志

電力中央研究所地球工学研究所総合報告　(N16)　2012
Regulatory definitions in terms of CCS long-term liability in each nation

(11006)　1-19,巻頭1-3　2012/01
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
沿岸大都市における防災分野の適応策をめぐる専門家と一般市民の認知ギャップ

馬場健司, 須田英子, 窪田ひろみ

地球環境シンポジウム講演集 / 土木学会地球環境委員会編　19　7-14　2011/09
Publisher: 土木学会
Public attitude toward mitigation option such as low carbon power technologies and adaptation to climate change

(10023)　1-41,巻頭1～3　2011/05
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
Investigation of uncertainties concerned with CCS deployment barriers

(10012)　1-23,巻頭1〜3　2011/04
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
Technical and political implication of the CCS-Ready concepts

(10011)　1-20,巻頭1〜3　2011/04
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
U.K.'s policy for deployment of carbon capture and storage: requirement of the carbon capture ready plant

(9010)　1-21,巻頭1〜3　2010/04
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
PUBLIC RISK PERCEPTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE, THEIR ATTITUDE TOWARD MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION

38　313-318　2010
Publisher: 土木学会
ISSN： 1345-9589
Public acceptance of CO2 capture and storage in Australia and the implication for Japan: case study of ZeroGen Project in Queensland

(9004)　1-20,巻頭1〜3　2009/09
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
What information should be provided in communicating health risks of mercury in fish?: making and evaluation of a risk message

(8032)　1-26,巻頭1〜3　2009/05
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
化学物質の健康リスクに関する情報提供方策

窪田ひろみ

農業電化　61　(13)　9-12　2008/12
Publisher: 農業電化協会
ISSN： 0286-8725
Processes and lessons learned in producing and revising health risk messages on chemical compounds with emphasis on recipients' interests

(6021)　1-21,巻頭1〜4　2007/06
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
ベンゼンの健康リスクに関する提供情報内容の抽出

窪田ひろみ, 小杉素子, 横山隆壽

電力中央研究所報告研究報告　(5030)　1-32,巻頭1〜4　2006/06
Publisher: 電力中央研究所
Alterations in Arginine Metabolisms by Inorganic Mercury : Selective Suppression Mechanism of Arginase Activity in Rat Kidney

KANDA Hironori, KUMAGAI Yoshito, NAKAJIMA Hiromi, TAKENAKA Yasuhiro, HOMMA(TAKEDA) Shino, SHIMOJO Nobuhiro

Japanese Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health　44　(1)　P-35　1998/02/28
Publisher: The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
ISSN： 0013-273X
P840 環境汚染物質であるフェナントラキノン(PQ)は一酸化窒素合成酵素(NOS)活性を強力に阻害する : PQの慢性曝露は高血圧や冠攣縮に関与しているか?

桐谷聖子, 熊谷嘉人, 中嶋ひろみ, 翠川和美, 本間志乃, 下條信弘, 酒井俊, 宮内卓, 杉下靖郎, 林登志雄, 井口昭久

Japanese circulation journal　62　596-596　1998/02/28
Publisher: 社団法人日本循環器学会
ISSN： 0047-1828
Nitric Oxide Synthase as Phenanthraquinone Reductase : The Inhibition Mechanism of Nitric Oxide Formation by Quinoid Compounds (Proceedings of the 23rd Symposium on Toxicology and Environmental Health)

KUMAGAI Yoshito, NAKAJIMA Hiromi, MIDORIKAWA Kazumi, HOMMA TAKEDA Shino, SHIMOJO Nobuhiro

Eisei kagaku　44　(1)　P3-P3　1998
Publisher: The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
DOI： 10.1248/jhs1956.44.P3 　

ISSN： 0013-273X
Various Changes in Nitric Oxide Synthase and Arginase II in Rat Kidney Caused by Inorganic Mercury

KANDA Hironori, KUMAGAI Yoshito, NAKAJIMA Hiromi, TAKENAKA Yasuhiro, HOMMA-TAKEDA Shino, SHIMOJO Nobuhiro

SANGYO EISEIGAKU ZASSHI　40　(5)　212-213　1998
Publisher: Japan Society for Occupational Health
DOI： 10.1539/sangyoeisei.KJ00001990620 　

ISSN： 1341-0725
ALTERATION IN RAT BRAIN NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE ISOZYMES BY CONTINUOUS INJECTION OF METHYLMERCURIC CHLORIDE

SHINYASHIKI M., KUMAGAI Y., NAGAFUNE J., NAKAJIMA H., SHIMOJO N.

Biomedical Research on Trace Elements　7　(3)　151-152　1996/12/31

ISSN： 0916-717X

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最新図説脱炭素の論点 2025-2026

一般社団法人, 共生エネルギー社会実装研究所

旬報社　2025/06

ISBN: 9784845120987
最新図説脱炭素の論点 2023-2024

共生エネルギー社会実装研究所, 堀尾, 正靭, 秋澤, 淳, 歌川, 学, 重藤, さわ子

旬報社　2023/06

ISBN: 9784845118137
地熱エネルギーの疑問50

日本地熱学会

成山堂書店　2022/10

ISBN: 9784425984114
地熱発電の普及に向けて研究実施「地上」「地下」「社会」の課題解決を支援

窪田ひろみ

エネルギーフォーラム No.804　2021/12
地熱エネルギーハンドブック = Geothermal energy handbook

日本地熱学会地熱エネルギーハンドブック刊行委員会

オーム社　2014/02

ISBN: 9784274214998
エネルギーと地球環境 : 基礎講座

電力中央研究所

エネルギーフォーラム　2010/10

ISBN: 9784885553806

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Presentations 77

地熱発電開発と地域社会との共生 Invited

窪田ひろみ

令和6年度地熱開発技術者研修会（新エネルギー財団）　2025/01/20
温泉事業と地熱開発事業との地域共生に向けた現状と課題 Invited

窪田ひろみ

第63回温泉保護・管理研修会（主催：(一財)中央温泉研究所）　2024/11/19
環境アセスメント地域・自然環境の制約条件、現状

窪田ひろみ

第14回NEDO超臨界地熱特別講座　2024/07/26
地熱発電開発と地域社会との共生 Invited

令和5年度地熱開発技術者研修会（新エネルギー財団）
わが国の地熱発電開発の現状並びに課題と期待－自然環境との調和、地域社会との共生をいかに図るか－ Invited

金融ファクシミリ新聞社セミナー第5321回　2023/12/04
地熱開発事業における地域共生 Invited

JOGMEC「令和5年度地熱資源開発研修」　2023/11/28
地熱エネルギー利活用の現状と課題 Invited

長野県経営大学「脱炭素経営」支援事業講演会　2023/09/14
わが国の地熱発電開発の現状並びに課題と期待－自然環境との調和、地域社会との共生をいかに図るか－ Invited

Hiromi KUBOTA

2023/04/13
地域共生社会に資する地熱エネルギー開発 Invited

令和4年度技術講習会「新エネルギーと地質調査」について学ぶ（福井地質調査業協会）　2023/02/10
地熱エネルギー利活用の現状と課題 Invited

地熱シンポジウム in ゆざわ　2023/01/31
地域と共生する地域資源の活用ビジョン（温泉・地熱資源の活用に必要な地域体制づくり） Invited

第3回地熱資源開発理解促進研修会おくひだ湯けむり塾　2022/12/16
地熱開発の社会的受容性（温泉事業へのアプローチ） Invited

令和4年度JOGMEC地熱資源開発研修　2022/11/29
CCSの地域受容性－苫小牧地域における意識調査－ Invited

窪田ひろみ

日本エネルギー学会エネルギー教育分科会セミナー　2021/12/10
地熱開発の社会的受容性（温泉事業へのアプローチ） Invited

令和3年度JOGMEC地熱資源開発研修　2021/11/30
地熱発電開発と地域社会との共生 Invited

窪田ひろみ

新エネルギー財団「令和2年度地熱開発技術者研修会」　2021/11/22
小規模バイナリー地熱発電のIoT-AI 適用化研究(5)：エネルギーマネジメントプラットフォーム（EMP）プロトタイプ試行

高市和義, 塩﨑功, 松原洋, 荒金聡, 中尾吉伸, 窪田ひろみ, 波津久達也, 井原智則, 盛田元彰, 當舎利行, 船戸瑤子

日本地熱学会令和3年学術講演会（仙台大会）　2021/10/29
小規模バイナリー地熱発電のIoT-AI適用化研究(4): 開発した事業性評価支援ツールの妥当性確認

窪田ひろみ, 和田弘, 中尾吉伸, 荒金聡

日本地熱学会令和3年学術講演会(仙台大会)　2021/10/29
CCSの社会的受容性について Invited

窪田ひろみ

DACCS分科会　2021/10/28
テレワークと温泉熱利用による環境負荷低減効果の評価：鳴子地域のケーススタディ

長谷川諒, 鈴木杏奈, 伊藤高敏, 稗貫峻一, 窪田ひろみ

日本地熱学会令和3年学術講演会(仙台大会)　2021/10/27
地熱エネルギーの社会受容性における地域特性分析

設楽悠太, 竹森達也, 窪田ひろみ, 土屋範芳, 鈴木杏奈

日本地熱学会令和3年度学術講演会（仙台大会）　2021/10/27
データ駆動型エージェントベースモデルを用いた地熱開発の社会受容性の時間発展

竹森達也, 鈴木杏奈, 窪田ひろみ, 増田俊太郎, Kyle Bahr, 土屋範芳

日本地熱学会令和3年学術講演会（仙台大会）　2021/10/27
小規模バイナリー地熱発電のIoT-AI 適用化研究

塩﨑功, 松原洋, 中尾吉伸, 窪田ひろみ, 波津久達也, 井原智則, 盛田元彰, 當舎利行, 高市和義, 舩戸遥子, 劉発華, 荒金聡, 木内勉, 和田弘, 三石晋

日本地熱学会令和3年学術講演会（仙台大会）　2021/10/27
温泉・地熱事業と地域社会との共創

窪田ひろみ

東北大学大学院環境科学研究科「第50回環境フォーラム地熱と温泉」　2021/10/26
地熱資源利用における地域共生 Invited

窪田ひろみ

東京電力RP「地熱資源利用を考える会」第1回協議会　2021/09/27
Searching for the robustness of nudging: Are information effects that remind people of familial support affected by external factors?

Hidenori Komatsu, Hiromi Kubota, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Hirotada Ohashi, Mariah Griffin, Jennifer Link, Glenn Geher, Maryanne L. Fisher

Abstract for North Eastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) 2021　2021/07
Cross-cultural Comparisons of Virtue Signaling for Environmental Mindedness

Maryanne L. Fisher, Hidenori Komatsu, Hiromi Kubota, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Mariah Griffin, Jennifer Link, Glenn Geher

Abstract for North Eastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) 2021　2021/07
我が国の地熱発電開発の現状並びに期待と課題－自然環境との調和、地域社会との共生をいかに図るか－ Invited

窪田ひろみ

㈱FNコミュニケーションズ第4524回金融ファクシミリ新聞社セミナー　2021/04/15
地熱・温泉(熱)利活用の現状と課題－事業性と地域便益－ Invited

窪田ひろみ

九州地域戦略会議地熱WG「令和2年度第2回地熱・温泉熱エネルギー産業化実務者会議および地熱事業推進セミナー」　2021/02/25
地熱発電開発と地域社会との共生 Invited

窪田ひろみ

新エネルギー財団「令和2年度地熱開発技術者研修会」　2021/01/25
温泉事業と地熱発電事業との共生に関する現状と課題 Invited

窪田ひろみ

東京電力RP「令和2年度第3回地熱発電と温泉地の共生」（METI地熱発電理解促進事業）　2020/12/22
温泉事業と地熱発電事業との共生の現状と課題 Invited

窪田ひろみ

九州経済産業局「令和２年度地熱資源開発にかかる自治体連絡会議（九州・沖縄ブロック）」　2020/10/08
A relationship between "place attachment" and social acceptance of renewable energy technology

Toyohiko KURODA, Hiroki HONDO, Hiromi KUBOTA

2020/03
温泉事業と地熱発電事業との共生の現状と課題 Invited

窪田ひろみ

鹿児島県「地熱資源を活かしたまちづくりセミナー」（METI地熱発電理解促進事業）　2020/02/18
温泉事業と地熱発電事業の現状と課題 Invited

窪田ひろみ

東京電力HD「群馬県赤城地域地熱セミナー」（METI地熱発電理解促進事業）　2020/01/28
IoT-AI application research in small-scale binary geothermal power generation (6): Energy Management Platform (EMP) Prototype Trials

奥村忠彦, 塩崎功, 大沼寛, 荒金聡, 中尾吉伸, 窪田ひろみ, 波津久達也, 井原智則, 盛田元彰, 當舎利行, 高市和義, 舩戸遥子, LIU F.H., 石倉昭和

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2020
Evaluation of social acceptance for binary generation by data-driven agent-based modeling

竹森達也, 窪田ひろみ, 土屋範芳, 鈴木杏奈, 増田俊太郎, BAHR Kyle

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2020
IoT-AI Application Research in Small-Scale Binary Geothermal Power Generation (5): Development of a Support Tool for Evaluation of Profitability

窪田ひろみ, 和田弘, 中尾吉伸, 森康二, 奥村忠彦, 荒金聡

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2020
家庭部門における停電とその対策に関する意識調査

恩賀琢也, 朝野賢司, 窪田ひろみ

エネルギーシステム・経済・環境コンファレンス講演論文集(CD-ROM)　2020
電源選択に対する家庭用需要家の選好-コンジョイント分析から-

高橋美礼, 木原直哉, 伊藤真理, 鈴木正昭, 高嶋隆太, 窪田ひろみ, 朝野賢司

エネルギーシステム・経済・環境コンファレンス講演論文集(CD-ROM)　2020
7-11 Current progress and issues of geothermal power development by scale

KUBOTA Hiromi

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　2020

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<p>The objective of this study is to grasp the current progress and subsidy trends regarding geothermal power development by scale and to discuss the challenge. Results showed that: 1) Small-sized geothermal power plant: Sixty-six new plants have been developed owing to FIT till Sep. 2019. However, most power plants are economically inefficient. Thus, developers must take careful planning and O&M. 2) Medium and large-sized geothermal power plant: Seven new geothermal power plants have been developed owing to FIT and many subsidies. However, there are still issues remaining about the development risk. Thus, more time is needed to solve these challenges regardless the 2030 goal limit. It is essential that the sustainable development strategy depending on the size of the power plant, the collaboration among ministries and elated authorities.</p>
血縁選択に基づく「ナッジ」:血縁者の支援を想起させるメッセージ設計と情報提供の効果

小松秀徳, 窪田ひろみ, 田中伸幸, 大橋弘忠

日本進化学会大会プログラム・講演要旨集(Web)　2019
地熱発電の地域経済効果分析に向けた効果的な産業連関表の利用

稗貫峻一, 窪田ひろみ

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2019
地熱発電に対する公衆の認知度と受容性の現状

窪田ひろみ

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2019
7-3-1 Public acceptance of renewable energy and the willingness to pay for the cost burden

窪田ひろみ, 朝野賢司

日本エネルギー学会大会講演要旨集(Web)　2019
「ナッジ」の設計基盤としての進化シミュレーションモデル:工業化による大気汚染についての情報提供における効果検証

小松秀徳, 窪田ひろみ, 田中伸幸, 大橋弘忠

日本進化学会大会プログラム・講演要旨集(Web)　2018
地熱発電に対する人々の意識の現状

窪田ひろみ

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2018
7-2-3 Public attitude towards cost burden for developing renewables

窪田ひろみ, 朝野賢司

日本エネルギー学会大会講演要旨集(Web)　2018
地熱開発に対する理解促進関連事業の課題

窪田ひろみ

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2017
8-3-1 The challenge of the geothermal energy usage in Japan

KUBOTA Hiromi

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　2017

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<p>The objective of this study is to clarify the challenge of the geothermal energy usage in Japan by conducting the interview survey and the literature review. Results showed that: 1) Direct use and cascade use of hot springs enegy for the sustainable development are left plenty of room for creativity. 2) It is important to improve the drilling success rate and the risk communication strategy in high geothermal potential area.</p>
Lessons learned from the case study related to social acceptance to developing geothermal power generation in Japan.

Hiromi Kubota

Energy Policy Research Conference 6 (EPRC6)　2016/09/08
地熱エネルギー活用に向けた住民参加手法と地域活性化のあり方に関する検討-米国コロラド州リコ町事例からの含意-

窪田ひろみ, 中川昌美

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2015
8-5-4 Social Acceptance of small-scale geothermal power plant using hot springs

KUBOTA Hiromi, AOSHIMA Yaichi

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　2014

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The objective of this study was to analyze social acceptance of small-scale geothermal power plants using hot springs in order to stay in business and co-prosperity. We conducted stakeholder interviews including geothermal developers, hot spring inn owners, and local government officials from October 2012 to May 2014. The results showed that the technical troubles affect the cost problems and these factors can affect the social acceptance of small-scale geothermal power plants by local stakeholders. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to maintain a trusting relationship with neighborhoods through continuous dialogue and consensus building.
8-5-3 Economy of small-scale geothermal power plant using hot springs

AOSHIMA Yaichi, KUBOTA Hiromi

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　2014

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A small-scale geothermal power plant using hot springs has received a lot of attention since implementation of Feed-in Tariff (FIT) in Japan. For the small-scale geothermal power to become a sustainable renewable energy, it must be an efficient power generator and economically self-sustaining even after termination of guaranteed purchase under FIT. To assess its business feasibility, we conducted a series of field studies and clarified problems to be overcome. Our results indicate that improvement and volume production of power generation systems are not fundamental solutions for cost problems, and that it is difficult to make profitable businesses unless very favorable conditions including natural environments and financial schemes happened to be met, even under extremely high purchase price currently applied.
地熱発電のライフサイクル環境影響評価-石炭火力発電,太陽光発電との相対比較-

窪田ひろみ, TANG L., 下田昭郎, 横山隆壽

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2014
8-4-2 Challenges of communication among stakeholders in geothermal power generation

KUBOTA Hiromi, HONDO Hiroki

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　2013

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It has been identified that conflicts about the effects of hot spring by geothermal power generation and the insufficient of risk management option. Through continuous dialogue and negotiation, stakeholders should affirm a common recognition of the definition of effects on hot spring and formulate a mutual understanding regarding risk management option toward their common goals and vision of the future.
地熱開発と温泉事業との相互理解と共栄に向けた課題

窪田ひろみ, 本藤祐樹

資源・素材　2013
地熱発電に関して一般市民に提供すべきリスク・便益情報

窪田ひろみ

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2013
温泉熱利用による小規模地熱発電の事業性

青島矢一, 窪田ひろみ

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2013
Requirements for coexistence and co-prosperity among stakeholders related to geothermal power generation and hot springs.

Hiromi Kubota, Hondo Hondo

10th International Conference on EcoBalance (EcoBalance 2012)　2012/11/12
8-2-3 Attitude of Local Governments toward Geothermal Energy

KUBOTA Hiromi, HONDO Hiroki

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　2012

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We conducted a questionnaire survey of local governments that had hot springs to analyze their attitude toward geothermal energy. The results suggested that the local benefit recognition of the geothermal power plant affected the attitude of the pros and cons. It was necessary to improvements of the legal system related geothermal power.
地熱発電と温泉利用に関する自治体の意識分析

窪田ひろみ, 本藤祐樹

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2012
沿岸大都市における防災分野の適応策をめぐる専門家と一般市民の認知ギャップ

馬場健司, 須田英子, 窪田ひろみ

地球環境シンポジウム講演集　2011/09
地熱発電と温泉の共生に資する情報提供方策の検討

窪田ひろみ, 稗貫峻一, 海江田秀志, 本藤祐樹

日本地熱学会学術講演会講演要旨集　2011
An efficient utilization strategy of geothermal energy for bridging a perception gap among geothermal stakeholders.

Kubota Hiromi, Hienuki Shunichi, Kaieda Hideshi, Hondo Hiroki

Abstracts for ILCAJ meeting　2011
8-3-1 Requirements for risk/benefit information for the public on geothermal power in Japan

KUBOTA Hiromi, HONDO Hiroki

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　2011

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We conducted an internet sur〓ey to assess the 〓ub〓c's 〓erce〓tion and 〓a〓e oI geotherp aO〓ower. It was suggested that the information about the steady energy supply and the long-term safety management should be provided for the public to help them better understand and judgments regarding introduction of geothermal power in 〓apan.
沿岸大都市における防災・インフラ分野の気候変動適応策をめぐる専門家の認知構造

馬場健司, 窪田ひろみ, 須田英子, 肱岡靖明

環境科学会年会プログラム　2011
Public attitude and acceptance level of low carbon power technologies in Japan

Hiromi Kubota, Kenshi Baba, Hondo Hondo

9th International Conference on EcoBalance (EcoBalance 2010)　2010/11/11
8-4-3 A Baseline of Public's Attitude and Acceptance to Low Emission Technologies in Japan

KUBOTA Hiromi, BABA Kenshi, HONDO Hiroki

Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The Japan Institute of Energy　2010

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We conducted an internet survey to assess the public's attitude and acceptance of power generation technologies. The results showed that the higher the perception and image to technology was, the higher the evaluation of renewable energy was. The assessed scores to geothermal energy were the same as wind power energy. Respondents thought it was essential to involve public in decision-making to introduce low emission power despite technology differences.
魚介類摂取と水銀に関する市民意識

窪田ひろみ, 小杉素子

環境科学会年会一般講演・シンポジウム・プログラム　2008
受け手評価をふまえた化学物質別のリスクメッセージ作成

窪田ひろみ, 小杉素子, 千田恭子, 土屋智子

環境科学会年会一般講演・シンポジウム・プログラム　2007
揮発性有機化合物に関する健康リスク情報の作成と受け手による評価

窪田ひろみ, 小杉素子, 土屋智子

日本リスク研究学会研究発表会講演論文集　2006
ベンゼンの健康リスクに関する専門家と一般市民のメンタルモデルの比較

窪田ひろみ, 小杉素子, 横山隆壽, 土屋智子

日本リスク研究学会研究発表会講演論文集　2005
ベンゼンの健康リスクに関するメンタルモデルの開発

窪田ひろみ, 小杉素子, 横山隆寿, 土屋智子

環境科学会年会一般講演・シンポジウム・プログラム　2005
Nitric Oxide Synthase as Phenanthraquinone Reductase: The inhibition Mechanism of Nitric Oxide Formation by Quinoid Compounds.

熊谷嘉人, 中嶋ひろみ, 翠川和美, 本間志乃, 下条信弘

環境トキシコロジーシンポジウム講演要旨集　1997
Alteration in nitric oxide synthase(NOS) of rat kidney treated with mercuric chloride (HgCl2).

中嶋ひろみ, 熊谷嘉人, 新屋敷勝, 本間志乃, 下条信弘

日本衛生学雑誌　1996/04
Inhibition of constitutive nitric oxide synthase(cNOS) by mercury derivatives.

新屋敷勝, 熊谷嘉人, 中嶋ひろみ, 本間志乃, 下条信弘

日本衛生学雑誌　1996
地熱発電開発と地域社会との共生 Invited

令和4年地熱開発技術者研修会（新エネルギー財団）　2023/01

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Research Projects 8

データ駆動型ネットワーク解析による地熱エネルギーの社会受容性評価

土屋範芳, 鈴木杏奈, WANG JIAJIE, 平野伸夫, 窪田ひろみ, TRENCHER GREGORY

Offer Organization: 日本学術振興会

System: 科学研究費助成事業基盤研究(A)

Category: 基盤研究(A)

Institution: 東北大学

2021/04/05 - 2025/03/31
IoT硫化水素モニタリングシステムの開発

Offer Organization: NEDO

2021/07 - 2025/03
地熱開発事業の円滑化に資する地域経済波及効果の分析手法に関する調査

Hiromi KUBOTA, Shunichi HIENUKI, Norikazu SOMA, Hanae SAISH

Offer Organization: NEDO

2023/05 - 2024/03
Heartstrings-driven and data-driven co-creation for the use of regional resources

Offer Organization: Tohoku University

2021/04 - 2024/03
地熱開発による地域経済への波及効果を踏まえた総合評価手法に関する調査

Offer Organization: NEDO

2022/06 - 2023/03
産業連関表を用いた地熱開発事業による地域経済効果分析に関する調査

Offer Organization: NEDO

2021/05 - 2022/02
IoT-AI適用による小規模地熱スマート発電&熱供給の研究開発

Offer Organization: NEDO

System: IoT・AI技術等を用いた地熱発電システムの運転管理等の高度化に向けた技術開発

Category: 研究開発

Institution: 一般財団法人エンジニアリング協会、一般財団法人電力中央研究所、国立大学法人東京海洋大学、伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社

2018/07 - 2021/05
Management studies to explore the ways to reconcile energy supply, environmental protection and economic growth

AOSHIMA YAICHI, MALEN Joel B., ZHU Jinwei, ASANO KENJI, WANG WEN, KUBOTA HIROMI, MATSUSHIMA KAZUNARI

Offer Organization: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

System: Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Institution: Hitotsubashi University

2014/04/01 - 2017/03/31

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Mainly for the PV and the geothermal industries, I explored ways to achieve stable energy supply and GHG reduction as well as economic growth with explicit consideration on the firm competitiveness. I found that the rapid expansion of Chinese PV firms was driven by sharing of technology and management know-how across firm boundaries, which enabled efficient exploitation of scarce resources within the industry cluster and also induced homogeneous competition. Japanese Feed-in tariff enforced in such a situation not only increased national burden, but also caused economic problems in many Japanese PV companies contrary to policy objectives. As for the geothermal energy, small-scale power plants with high expectation can produce self-sustaining profits only in the very limited cases. Although development of large-scale geothermal power plant is indispensable to make meaningful contributions to the energy mix, there are many problems to be overcome such as a high cost factor.

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Teaching Experience 2

Environmental behavior social psychology　Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University
基礎セルフディベロップメント（地球学）　Musashino University