Dan Rogerson MP for North Cornwall

Launceston’s Environment Agency depot has switched to clean energy by installing its own wind turbine. 

Local MP, Dan Rogerson, came to the depot to unveil an interpretation board, explaining how the turbine works.  At over 60ft high, it produces 15,000 kilowatts of power a year, and should reduce the Agency's electricity bill by 40%.

Commenting afterwards, he said:

“It’s great to see the Environment Agency leading the way by producing some of their own energy.  I'm proud that our office in Cornwall is the first in the country to take this initiative, and is now among the greenest government buildings in the country.

“Large wind farms can be controversial, so it’s important that we take the opportunity wherever possible to generate clean power on a small scale.

“Small turbines like these save money on energy bills and help prevent climate change.”