Majority of Irish People Support Wind Energy

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New poll confirms enormous support for Ireland’s leading renewable energy

A new opinion poll from interactions, commissioned by the Irish Wind Energy Association, shows that a majority of people in rural Ireland would support a wind farm being built in their area. Dr David Connolly, CEO of the Irish Wind Energy Association, said: “Wind energy is a clean, cheap and popular source of power. Last year we provided almost 40 per cent of Ireland’s electricity demand and today’s poll shows support for wind energy is as strong as ever. “It is clear the Irish people want to see more renewable energy to cut our CO2 emissions, to cut the... ... More: Official Press Release IWEA

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