In order to achieve the target of "dual carbon", it is important to develop renewable energy resources. There are many factors that affect the development of renewable energy. The extent to which the view of residents influences this needs further research. Therefore, this study focuses on the cognition, attitude, behaviour, and policy opinions of residents in Liaoning Province on renewable energy resources. According to the population, available arable land area, and calculations of available roof area, questionnaire numbers for each city are designed by Neiman Distribution. The survey is conducted both online and offline. Among the 1 332 questionnaires, more than 20.00% of residents have misconceptions about renewable energy. The proportion of residents willing to promote the development of renewable energy is 63.62%. Residents prefer enterprises to play a greater role, accounting for 65.57%. By conducting principal component analysis and regression analysis, it is found that occupation type significantly impacts residents' renewable energy cognition and behaviour. The knowledge levels concerning China's energy resources and household energy storage systems are observed to be 9.66% and 18.20% higher among corporate residents than noncorporate residents. Enterprise residents display a 10.37% increase in their willingness to actively select green energysaving appliances with slightly higher prices when compared to nonenterprise residents. Additionally, nonstudents exhibit a 10.93% higher inclination than students to pay premium electricity tariffs for renewable energy generation. Residents who support the development of renewable energy resources industries in Liaoning are more likely to accept highpriced green energysaving appliances and support their lowcarbon behaviour with green credits or carbon credits. Based on the above research results, it is proposed that: ① Government departments carry out social activities to enhance residents' awareness of renewable energy in Liaoning Province; ② Financial institutions are encouraged to increase research investment in renewable energy technologies, thereby reducing product prices and increasing residents' participation enthusiasm; ③ The authors design an overall operational framework for renewable energy to promote green point trading and create a batch of demonstration zones with net zero carbon emissions in Liaoning Province.