IFA to group-purchase electricity from wind farm firm
20/10/2004 - 13:16:07The Irish Farmers Association has reached an agreement with the wind farm company Airtricity for the group purchase of electricity for farmers.
The association said the move was an effort to reduce electricity costs for farmers, which currently total around €100m annually.
As part of the agreement, 150 farmers have agreed to switch their electricity supply to Airtricity.
The IFA said these farmers should enjoy savings of between 5% and 10% on their electricity costs.
It also said the scheme would be evaluated at the end of the pilot period with a view to expanding the initiative nationwide.
