Properly cited clean and renewable energy generation facilities provide multiple benefits to the communities in which theyare located. These benefits include cleaner air, much-needed electricity, energy independence and especially now more than ever, a stable contributor to local economies. In order for local governments to successfully plan for the future of their communities, they need to meet current fiscal responsibilities and also be assured that their tax base will be stable and reliable well into the future. The capital investment, creation of well-paying local jobs, and community-host agreements that come with large scale energy developments guarantee local governments a stable economic base from which they can make planning decisions for the future.
Below are some economic highlights from natural gas and wind energy generation facilities:
Natural Gas
Guaranteed income for host communities
Energy independence from unstable foreign countries
Increased employment opportunities
Wind
Locally-produced: supports farmers and landowners
Inexhaustible: smart long-term strategy
Price stable: primary fuel component free
Most economically viable of new renewable technologies
