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Community benefit and dividend agreement

It is time to re-think the economic model of solar and wind. Instead of just a handful of people getting paid for a land easement and the town getting property tax dollars, we need to ensure everyone is benefiting. At the center of the Energy Builders project is working with local residents to develop Community Benefit Agreements, including an American Energy Dividend to those that live in the viewshed of wind and solar. We believe more money in people’s pockets, while adding more American-made energy on the grid, can change the game in rural America – putting those who live on the land and in our rural towns in the driver's seat. We are looking at America’s next 100 years of energy. Bold’s Energy Builders wants to ensure rural America is at the table to power America.

Fact Sheet: Community Benefits Agreement & the American Energy Dividend

What small town and rural leaders need to know: The Community Benefits Agreement has emerged as a new model for ensuring that energy development projects benefit local community members. Small towns and rural communities across the United States are increasingly utilizing these agreements to create high-paying jobs, reduce daily expenses, and improve residents’ local quality of life.

American Energy By The Numbers

Wind and solar energy do not use eminent domain and are part of the American energy solution. But many remain hesitant due to disinformation—false claims shared to confuse or scare people. These five facts debunk the myths and show why clean energy is a smart investment for everyone.

Nebraska

State Organizer: Shelli Meyer Organizing Partner: Bold Alliance

North Dakota

State Organizer: Mike Graalum Organizing Partner: Dakota Resource Council

Illinois

State Organizer: Cindy Shepherd Organizing Partner: Faith in Place

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