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Community-owned power generation project for Mull and Iona

Mull and Iona Community Trust is planning the first community owned power generation project on the Isle of Mull. It is hoped that a 320KW ‘run of river‘ hydro electric power scheme will be located on the burn near to the Garmony settlement overlooking the Sound of Mull.

The scheme is intended to reduce the carbon footprint of the island by taking advantage of one of the most abundant resources available to us on Mull – rainfall! Once the scheme is operational we hope it will generate sufficient electricity to meet the needs of 230 homes on Mull.

Today a ballot paper has been posted to Mull and Iona residents to measure support for the project, whatever your views, your vote is vital for us to be able to secure the use of the land from Forestry Commission Scotland.

WE NEED YOUR VOTE IN FEBRUARY 2012

To see  what the voting paper looks like click Here

As well as generating clean, renewable energy, the scheme will produce income which will benefit Mull and Iona for generations to come by providing:

  • seedcorn funding for other community renewable energy and energy conservation projects
  • funding for the support provided by the Community Trust to individuals and groups on the islands
  • direct funding for a whole range of island groups and events projects (e.g. Village shows, Mull Rally, Village Halls)

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