What Do Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects Mean for Rural Communities?
- Large-scale solar and wind generation produce energy at a lower cost than other sources.
- Large-scale energy storage creates more excellent power reliability for consumers.
- Rural Colorado residents may enjoy lower energy costs while local landowners such as farmers and ranchers benefit economically from leasing portions of their property for solar and wind energy products.
- According to a survey conducted in July, over half of the residents in these rural communities have not heard any information about potential large-scale solar, wind, and storage projects in the region where they live – indicating a need for additional education.
