Communities that host onshore wind farms could benefit from reduced electricity bills and investment in local infrastructure, Energy Secretary Edward Davey has said. The comments came alongside the launch of a call for evidence aimed at ensuring that communities secure financial, social and environmental benefit from hosting onshore wind farms. The community benefits consultation will seek new information on: barriers to community engagement and how to address these; how wind farms could deliver wider environmental and social benefits to communities, e.g. by providing grants for playgrounds; and best practice in local consultation by developers.
To view the call for evidence, please visit http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/onwind_cfe/onwind_cfe.aspx
