~ Survey Findings ~

the power of community

Rate the first three things that come to mind
for you about wind farms in the New
England?

10 Positive ~ 0 Negative
First 3 Things that
Come to Mind
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 What sources of electricity would you
prefer to be creating electricity for the New
England?
 How well does wind power perform
compared to other forms of electricity?
How important do you believe it is that we
source, produce and use energy available
in or close to our region?
Why Source Close to Region?
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 Would you like to see part of our electricity
in this region owned by the community,
instead of only by government & corporate
organisations?
Which investors do you feel fit the
'community-owned' purpose?
Rate the importance of the following benefits
from a 'community-owned' wind farm.
Why Community Owned?
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What is the minimum distance turbines should
be from the closest home/work place?
How visible do you believe a New England
community wind farm should be?
What kinds of landscape are suitable for
wind turbines in from your opinion?
How interested are you in being able to
buy the electricity generated?
How willing would you be to invest in a
community-owned wind farm?
Rate the importance of the following
reasons for your interest to invest.
How much would you be willing to
consider investing?
# Answer Response % Total
1 $100 19 6% $1,900
2 $250 14 4% $3,500
3 $500 32 10% $16,000
4 $1,000 50 15% $50,000
5 $2,000 42 13% $84,000
6 $5,000 64 20% $320,000
7 $10,000 33 10% $330,000
8 $20,000 14 4% $280,000
9 $50,000 8 2% $400,000
10 $100,000 5 2% $500,000
11 $250,000 0 0% $0
12 $500,000 0 0% $0
13 $1,000,000+ 1 0% $1,000,000
14 Enough to cover my own electricity use 14 4% $70,000
15 Not Sure 30 9%
Total 326 100% $3,055,400
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 Place of Living &
Length of Time if New England
 Post Code Analysis

OTHER 2%
VIC 4%

NSW 12%

2350
NER 3% 2354
2355
2358
2360
2370 3% 2365
2370
NER
2365 2% NSW
2350 52%
VIC
2360 2% OTHER

2358 12%

2355 1%

2354 6%
Anything Else You'd Like to Add?
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 “Congratulations and thank you to the team who are working to
bring this project to fruition. It is appreciated.”

“I am happy to hear of this survey and would be interested in what

the community of New England thinks.”

“Keep up the good work!”

“Be leaders. Don't be followers. Thank you for your work.”

“Great idea! Thanks!”

“Keep the momentum up! This is a great project.”

“Thanks for pursuing this - people in my household are very keen

to see alternative.”

“Can we please get started as soon as possible?”

“Go for it!”