Community Power Open Day at Templederry Community Owned Wind Farm
On Sunday 2nd February Templederry Community Wind Farm, Ireland’s only community owned wind farm, is holding an open day to show communities around the country how they can set up their own solar and wind farms. It is an exploration of the challenges, opportunities and financial rewards available. The day is being organised by Community […]
Tipperary households urged to switch to Community Power, Ireland’s first community owned electricity supplier
Tipperary households urged to buy locally produced renewable electricity. Do you know where your electricity comes from? Who is producing the electricity that powers your lights, TV, fridge etc.? This is something that most of us don’t even think about. However it’s something that Tipperary based Community Power want to change. You can now choose […]
Community Wind Projects like in Templederry – The Way Forward says Harkin
Some of the many difficulties surrounding the development of windfarms could be dealt with by ensuring real community participation and benefit derived from their operation. This was the view of Independent MEP Marian Harkin following a meeting with representatives of the community owned Templederry Energy Resources which has two wind turbines operating in North Tipperary. […]