French power company ENGIE has launched a consultation on creating an agricultural anaerobic digestion facility near York.
The company says the scheme, to the east of Long Lane near High Catton, will support the community by providing renewable energy for 5,200 homes and generating an income for local farmers.
As well as money for their biodegradable waste, farmers would also benefit as the plant would enhance their soil quality by creating natural fertiliser as a by-product to use instead of artificial fertilisers, the firm adds.
As part of the consultation, ENGIE staff will be on hand at a drop-in event at Catton Village Hall, Low Catton, from 2.30pm to 6.30pm on Thursday October 10.
The event promises to be a chance for people to meet the team, find out more about the company and AD, as well as to provide feedback.
Engie says wherever possible, the plans will take on board local feedback before a planning application is submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council later this year.
Rob McKeon, Head of Business Development at ENGIE UK, said: “Everyday farming practices produce natural resources and anaerobic digestion is a tried and tested treatment to use these materials to produce renewable energy for the local community – enough to heat approximately 5,200 homes.
“Through our partnership with the local farming community we can help to tackle the energy and environmental challenges of today, helping to lower the carbon footprint of farming and decarbonise our energy supply.
“Our focus has always been on planning and operating such sites to the highest standards, as well as becoming part of the community by creating new jobs, spending with local traders and supporting worthwhile local causes.
“We’re looking forward to meeting with the local community to discuss the plans and would encourage people to come along and have their say.”
ENGIE says it has much experience in renewable schemes and this project will help the UK meet its target of Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.
In addition to creating jobs, ENGIE also helps local causes through a Community Fund.
To help the company with its planning application, people are asked to attend the consultation drop-in-session.
They can also visit the website www.ixoraenergy.co.uk/long-lane
They can also Freephone 0800 689 1095 (Mon-Fri, 9.am-5.30pm) or Email longlane@fontcomms.com
People are asked to submit their comments before the consultation closes on 24th October.
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