Local Projects – Local Value

There should be tangible, appropriate, and proportionate community benefit opportunities in conformance with national and regional legislation as well as with the aims of the local communities involved. This is to increase public support, promote a sense of identification and pride with new infrastructure and to ensure that local communities benefit from such projects.

We highlight the importance of

Including, where feasible, local businesses, workforce and material in RES and grid planning, construction, operation/maintenance and decommissioning.
Offering host municipalities and citizens benefit sharing schemes linked to renewables and electricity grid infrastructure development, or community co-ownership adapted to their local needs and within the context of national and regional regulations. Some good examples include community benefit funds; electricity discounts; educational as well as nature protection and restoration initiatives; upskilling programs or community investments.
Ensuring that host municipalities benefit from business tax payments which are already paid to other administrative levels.