Being part of one of the UKs largest community-owned wind farm.- One member one vote ensures your voice is heard and the board is formed from the members.
- Direct involvement increases awareness of environmental issues at the grass roots level and provides an opportunity to do something positive about climate change.
- The minimum investment was set at 250 to ensure the broadest possible membership.
- Under the government’s Enterprise Investment Scheme, tax payers were able to claim back 20% tax on their initial investment.
- The project is based on the successful Baywind model based in Cumbria.
- The wind farm is visited by hundreds of school children and adults who co-own a share in the project.
- Westmill funds an energy conservation trust to promote energy conservation in the local community. WeSET provides information and grants for efficiency measures within the local area as well as supporting arts and education projects.
- Co-op members receive annual interest on their investment.
- Only Members are eligible to serve on the Board.
The objects of the Co-operative shall be to carry on as a bona fide co-operative, for the benefit of its members, the business (“the Business”) of:-
- The development, management, generation, transmission and supply of electricity from renewable energy sources;
- The conservation of energy through advice on energy efficiency including energy efficient products and the supply of energy efficient products and such other activities of a general commercial company as the members shall agree by amendment to these Rules from time to time; and
- The promotion of awareness of environmental and related issues and support for educational initiatives related to renewable energy.
- The governance of the Co-operative is vested in the Board. The Board shall be elected each year at or by postal ballot prior to the Annual General Meeting.
