The candidate for Nueva Canarias, Armando Santana, proposes "the socialization of the benefits of renewable energies in the city of Arrecife, as an Energy Community that allows collective self-consumption." For this, Santana requests the support of the City Council, the Cabildo of Lanzarote and the Government of the Canary Islands, so that "this initiative becomes a reality and promotes the circular economy from the local government", he says.
The Energy Community "would be made up of individuals, SMEs or local entities that develop renewable energy, energy efficiency and/or sustainable mobility projects, with the aim of providing environmental, economic or social benefits to its members or to the local areas where they operate," they acknowledge. This initiative "would allow the benefits of renewable generation to be socialized in the city and generate an economic, social and environmental impact," they add.
"Socialization through this modality is evident, since citizens who do not have a roof can join the community as another member, contributing their economic participation, which they could not do if this initiative did not exist," they emphasize.
Nueva Canarias' commitment is that "Arrecife will lead this Energy Community and make the roofs of municipal public buildings available to it, promoting open and voluntary participation with democratic operation," they report. "The available surface area in the Municipal Heritage catalog will be studied and benefits will be provided to both the community members and other municipalities that join the initiative," they indicate.
"Photovoltaic installations are necessary to contribute to renewable energy production and consumption"
Santana highlights that "photovoltaic installations are necessary to contribute to renewable energy production and consumption in the city, this commitment to sustainability will help take care of the environment," they report. From the party, "we are convinced that the production of solar energy from roofs and degraded public or private surfaces will not affect the territory and will save CO2 emissions", they confess.
Finally, the NC candidate points out that "the benefits for citizens will include cheaper, cleaner energy for all, with the City Council ensuring the proper use of public resources and heritage in the form of production surface."