People's survey in Grünbach: Wind power project is on the brink!

The future of wind power use in Grünbach is on the brink! A non -partisan citizens' request has collected 233 signatures in the past few weeks, enough to initiate a referendum on the construction of four wind turbines on the Schiffberg. According to the association, which is responsible for the project, citizens could be called to the urns in February or March to express their opinion. This is surprising, because the local council had previously rejected the project. However, the mayor of Grünbach illustrated that the result of the referendum was not binding, as reported.

The planned wind turbines are part of a comprehensive wind farm project that also affects the municipality of Rainbach, where approval has already been given. In Grünbach, not only the opinion of the citizens is required, but a successful environmental impact assessment is also required. Nachrichten.at reported that an intensive exchange between the population and the network took place and concerns about clarify.

Citizen participation and discounts

In order to gain the consent of the population, the association has also promised benefits for residents. In this way, these discounted electricity can move from the wind turbines, while a special “climate saving” investment product is offered. This fixed -income offer promises a return of 5 percent over five years and is intended to be an investment option for citizens. With a turnout of 60 percent, 56 percent in Rainbach voted for wind power in Rainbach - a sign of interest that the initiators confidently is to achieve a positive decision in Grünbach. With these measures it becomes clear that the network wants to actively involve the citizens in the energy transition.