New Draft Planning Guidelines in Ireland Lead to More Costs for Wind Energy

Dr David Connolly, CEO of IWEA, said: “Under the existing guidelines we have developed an industry that employs 4,000 people in Ireland, saves almost 3 million tonnes of CO2 every year – more than every other renewable technology combined – and cuts our annual fossil fuel import bill by more than €220 million."

The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) has acknowledged the publication today of new draft Wind Energy Development Guidelines by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. The guidelines will now go out to public consultation. Dr David Connolly, CEO of IWEA, said: “Under the existing... ... More: Official Press Release IWEA

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