Communities living close to the proposed Hemswell Cliff wind farm are being reminded by RWE npower renewables there is still time to have their say on how potential community funding associated with the wind farm could be spent. The consultation exercise started in July and will close on 31 August 2012.
Communities living close to the proposed Hemswell Cliff wind farm are being reminded by RWE npower renewables there is still time to have their say on how potential community funding associated with the wind farm could be spent. The consultation exercise started in July and will close on 31 August 2012.
The energy firm are encouraging local people to take part in the survey in a bid to help shape a community investment package that would really meet the needs of the community.
The consultation aims to give local people the opportunity to have their say on how community funding could be spent if the proposed Hemswell Cliff Wind Farm is successful in gaining consent.
Contact:
Rebecca Walton, PR Officer, RWE npower renewables
T 0191 350 4239
M 07788 303007
E rebecca.walton@rwe.com
Cogent Research and Analysis Ltd, an independent market research agency have been commissioned by RWE npower renewables to undertake research amongst communities living close to the proposed site.
The first stage of the exercise included focus groups and one to one interviewing in which participants were selected randomly from a cross section of local people and organisations.
Katy Woodington, Community Investment Manager from RWE npower renewables said: “People from the local community and organisations have been randomly selected to assist with the first part of the consultation. Each participant received £30, the standard Cogent market research fee for giving up their own time to help.
“The second phase of the exercise, which is still ongoing, includes an online survey, on-street interviewing and paper questionnaires. This is the opportunity for everyone, who wants to, to get involved. The consultation will conclude on 31 August 2012 so we are encouraging local people to have their say.”
Katy continues: “To date 250 people have completed the survey which is a great response and will help us identify the key priorities for the area, how the fund should be spent, who it should help, what type of projects should qualify and who should make the decisions.”
RWE npower renewables already make investments into local schools around the UK by working with education providers to deliver fun and interactive workshops about the importance of renewable energy and the different technologies. To compliment these workshops, a host of online education materials are available for teachers to use as part of every day curriculum.
To view the online education materials, visit: www.npower-renewables.com/educationresources
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