Supporting communities, creating lasting impact

Throughout the development of the wind farm proposal, we have engaged with stakeholders and local people to explore ideas for a tailored package of community benefits which would be delivered as part of the scheme, if it is consented. Developed in response to this feedback, the package of benefits we propose to offer at Mynydd Maen comprises: 

• RES’ innovative and award-winning Local Electricity Discount Scheme (LEDS) - which will provideannual electricity bill discounts for eligible households, businesses and community buildings closest
  to the wind farm.
• Targeted investment in skills and employability - through working with organisations such as Coleg Gwent and the University of South Wales to help local people access future career opportunities.
• An independently administered Community Benefit Fund - which would support projects chosen by local people, helping to improve community facilities, wellbeing and local resilience.   

We continue to welcome feedback from the community on any alternative suggestions that will help to secure long-term economic, social and environmental benefits and provide a lasting legacy in the local area.

Please click on the link below to give us your feedback on the proposed community benefit package outlined above, and to provide any alternative suggestions you may have.

Feedback form

RES is applying for planning consent for the 13-turbine Mynydd Maen Wind Farm located approximately 1km west of Cwmbran and 2km east of Newbridge.

For more information on the planning application, please click here.