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Mayo Councillor Fights for Fair Wind Energy Benefits
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Independent councillor Harry Barrett is advocating for larger community benefits from wind energy projects in Mayo, Ireland. Hes challenging the current two euro per megawatt payout, arguing its unfair as data centers, which consume a significant portion of Irelands electricity, pay less than households. Despite support from other councillors, Barretts request to delay approval of a key deal for the North Connacht project was denied, but the issue of fairer benefits remains a hot topic.
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