Transparency
A transparent use, communication and governance of additional revenue and of the overall process, in accordance with national and regional legislation, brought by the new infrastructure is essential. Spatial planning and permitting authorities should be aware and highlight different options and good practices for benefit schemes, so that their implementation is ensured in a transparent manner.
We highlight the importance of
- Ensuring clarity in national legislation when negotiating benefits schemes and providing additional voluntary payments which feed into local social and infrastructure projects and improvements within the context of national and regional regulations. This is to reinforce transparency, fairness and accountability. Examples include support for clean public transport, housing renovations, broader energy saving and efficiency measures, but can also include cultural and sport endeavours as well as renovations and development of public buildings and infrastructure.
- Making publicly available and actively communicate through various channels how any revenue by municipalities from RES and grids is used.