Onshore Wind Energy

Part of Energy Security and Net Zero – in the House of Commons at on 8 October 2024.

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Photo of Gideon Amos Gideon Amos Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing and Planning)

When will the Secretary of State bring forward proposals for community benefit for those living alongside wind and solar farms to greater incentivise the permitting of wind and solar farms, including Ham solar farm in my Constituency? Will that include a minimum level of compensation for the communities affected?

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