Independent report urges statutory right for local communities to participate in renewable energy projects in Scotland.

An independent report from Scotland's Just Transition Commission advocates for communities to receive a fair share of benefits from renewable energy projects. Highlighting the Viking Energy windfarm as a missed opportunity, it calls for a statutory right for local communities to participate in such developments. The report emphasizes the need for equitable compensation for those affected by energy infrastructure and suggests reserving grid capacity for community energy initiatives to promote long-term wealth.

September 24, 2024
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