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<i>From Liam McArthur MSP on Facebook:</i><br>
This afternoon, during a parliamentary debate on Scotland's energy,
I urged the Scottish Government to take community benefit seriously.
It's unacceptable that in places like Orkney \u2014 which has long been a
leader within the green energy sector \u2014 fuel poverty levels are
amongst the highest anywhere. <br>
Communities that host these vital projects need to feel more of the
benefit, including strategic investment in things like housing as
well as steps to reduce bills. This will require the Scottish
Government to reform outdated guidance on community benefit and
commit to ensure meaningful engagement with host communities at
every stage of the development process. <br>
You can watch my contribution to the debate below, and read my
further comments on the issue here:<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.liammcarthur.org.uk/news/article/mcarthur-calls-for-fairer-community-benefit-rules-for-renewable-development">https://www.liammcarthur.org.uk/news/article/mcarthur-calls-for-fairer-community-benefit-rules-for-renewable-development</a>
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