Commenting on the Government's announcement that communities across the country will be able to build and control their own clean energy with the rollout of People's Power projects across the UK, RenewableUK's Head of Onshore Wind Delivery James Robottom said:
"We know there's a huge appetite among community groups and local authorities to build their own onshore wind and solar projects. It's a win-win all round, as it enables them to take greater control of how we generate power, strengthening our energy security, as well as earning much-needed revenue, and taking practical steps to tackle climate change which hit our country hard this summer.
"The renewable energy industry is working closely with the Government and Great British Energy to maximise these opportunities, and today's announcement builds on the £180 million which onshore wind already generates in business rates for local authorities every year, and the £75 million which we provide each year for community benefit schemes which pay for local priorities chosen by local people. These include skills training, measures to tackle fuel poverty, environmental schemes - and even saving community pubs".
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