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Community benefits guidance for onshore wind in England
Publication Year
2025
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Sets out the expectations and best practice standards for how community benefits should be delivered when onshore wind is built in the local area. Covers: eligibility and extent; best practice engagement; guidance on community benefits schemes; monitoring and evaluation of community benefits; reviewing community benefits across the project life.
Document History
Document type: guidance. First published: 4 July 2025. Published in conjunction with Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Publisher Information
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is a government ministerial department whose responsibilities cover security of energy supply, energy markets, energy efficiency and net zero. Previously known as the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
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