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We would encourage the Government to use its existing powers under the Infrastructure Act 2015...

Conclusion
We would encourage the Government to use its existing powers under the Infrastructure Act 2015 to make shared ownership offers by developers of all new renewable energy projects. This would ensure community groups are able to take advantage of the opportunity of an ownership stake. (Recommendation, Paragraph 91) Community ownership of clean power
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Report published 21 May 2026