Local Community
npower renewables has delivered a range of community benefits in association with its operating wind farms. These measures benefit those communities living closest to each wind farm, and have to date included energy efficiency measures, schools education programmes, local event sponsorships, equipment for schools, youth groups and sports clubs, and repair works to village halls and other community buildings. We would look to establish such a community benefits package for the Hampole Wind Farm.

As part of the consultation process we will seek the views of local people about the options for community benefit that would be of maximum value to the local community.

Construction of the wind farm also presents opportunities for local economic benefit and employment. Whilst we must follow a competitive tender process for each contract, local suppliers and contractors with appropriate skills are generally well placed to win some of the contracts.

npower renewables actively encourages such local businesses to come forward and identify areas of expertise that would be of value to us.

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