How to make community benefits work for developers and residents

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To fast-track net zero, benefits for communities hosting renewables and grid infrastructure should be made mandatory, argues CEN's Megan Bachelor

The UK already has enough low-carbon power in the pipeline to reach net zero, but the difficulty projects face in getting local approval is a major barrier. The government recently took an important step...

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