Households within 10km of Uungula Wind Farm can now register for Uungula Connect, a Squadron Energy program offering a $3,200 rebate for internet subscription, hardware and installation.
The program is designed to share the benefits of the energy transition with Uungula Wind Farm’s closest neighbours by providing support to access a high-quality internet connection.
More than 200 households and businesses are eligible for the Uungula Connect program.
Squadron Energy Regional Economic Development Manager Bart Sykes said a reliable internet connection is essential in rural communities – whether you’re running a business, working from home, keeping in touch with news, family and friends or have kids studying.
“Our host farmers and neighbours told us boosting internet connectivity was a priority,” Mr Sykes said.
“Uungula Connect is putting real money back in the pockets of locals as a benefit of living in close proximity to the wind farm.”
Host landowner John Holland has been one of the first to sign up for Uungula Connect.
“Internet is something every household relies on these days, so Uungula Connect is a really useful benefit,” Mr Holland said.
“It helps reduce a regular cost for families, while giving people the flexibility to choose the provider that suits them best.
“I’ve always believed the benefits of a renewable project should flow to people living close to it and better internet access is something that genuinely makes a difference,” Mr Holland said.
To find out more and sign up for Uungula Connect visit squadronenergy.com/uungula-connect or contact Reswitch, which is managing the program, with any questions on 1800 737 948 or support@reswitch.com
Uungula Wind Farm is the only wind farm under construction in NSW and once complete will be the state’s largest with 69 turbines generating enough clean electricity to power more than 220,000 homes and avoid more than 560,000 tonnes of emissions each year. The project is investing around $41 million into the regional economy and employing 250 construction workers, while also sharing $7 million in community benefit funding throughout the life of the wind farm.