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The need for more renewable energy sources is greater than ever. Climate change, increasing power prices and fears over security of supply have put the issue of energy high in everyone’s mind. National and regional authorities acknowledge that renewable energy is an important solution to meet the challenges of our modern lifestyle and its high energy demands.
The effects of climate change are increasingly impacting upon our daily lives and it is now that we need to act if we are to improve tomorrow’s world. Wind turbine schemes such as Alaska Wind Farm are key in tackling climate change and helping to achieve national targets for renewable energy production and the reduction of greenhouse gases such as CO2. If constructed, the wind farm would have the capacity to power up to 5000 households every year.
Alaska Wind Farm would provide benefits to the local community as well. For instance, a wind farm that moves to the construction stage can create various opportunities for local contractors.
Infinergy is committed to community benefits associated with Alaska Wind Farm. There are several options. The community could choose a traditional community benefit fund, similar to that of Burton Wold Wind Farm near Kettering. The fund provides grants for all sorts of community initiatives, for example a hot water heating system at the Girl Guides' HQ in 2009.
Based on past experience suggestions have included:
Alternatively, in response to lots of consultation on other projects, Infinergy has set up an initiative called LEO, Local Energy Organisation. It offers reduced green electricity to households in closest proximity to the project. The closer you are the bigger the benefit. For more information, please visit the website http://www.localenergyorganisation.org or ring the LEO freephone number 0800 862 0215.