Lanarkshire communities could save millions on energy bills if ambitious wind farm proposals successful
dailyrecord.co.ukNew wind farm proposals in South Lanarkshire are promising to help local communities save millions on energy bills.The ambitious plan from Banks Renewables would see its proposed 38-turbine Bodinglee Wind Farm and battery storage development, near Douglas, drive a community fund of over £50 million over its 40-year lifespan.A multimillion-pound fund would be created, said to save energy costs by improving the thermal efficiency of people's homes and replacing fossil fuelled heating systems.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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