Community Engagement is important to us
Empower Renewables strongly believes that community involvement is an integral part of any renewable development. Our projects will evolve based on community and landowner participation as well as expert design input. Our hope is that through open dialogue an environment is created where the local community closest to the project’s Study Area are fully involved with, and have input on, the proposal. We believe that when the local community is part of a renewable projects design conversation from the beginning a better project proposal can be designed and realised. Through active engagement, we aim to create open and positive relationships with local stakeholders that remain throughout the lifespan of the project.
Community Benefits
Substantial and tangible benefits will be delivered through a community fund should the project be successful. Empower Renewables aligns with the principles of RESS (Renewable Electricity Support Scheme) which outlines that for every megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity generated by a renewable energy project, a contribution of €2 will be allocated to the Community Benefit Fund for a period of 15 years. Funds are provided directly to nearby dwellings, not-for-profit community enterprises and local initiatives, clubs and societies.
We would like to hear your views
We welcome conversation, engagement and interaction with you on any aspect of how we propose to progress the Longford Pass Wind Farm project and particularly on how we communicate project information to you. If you would like to chat about this proposed project further, please get in touch.
E-mail us at LongfordPass@empower-re.ie
Telephone 01 588 0178 and a member of our team will speak with you
Write to us at Portview House, Second Floor, Thorncastle Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4, D04 V9Y9
Communication
As part of our project’s public consultation campaign, we will issue further project updates as more detailed project information becomes available. We will host live interactive project design webinars, distribute public newsletters and organise in person project information evenings as the project’s design develops. We will notify you in advance of all our public engagement events and once facilitated all material will be made available on this website for further viewing.
We are constantly striving for better ways to engage with communities, and we welcome your suggestions in this regard.