Los Alcázares launches its first independent energy production cooperative
Members of the scheme in Los Alcázares can reduce their electricity bills, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and join in a participative cooperative
The Town Hall of Los Alcázares has this week given its approval to the official registration of the “Comunidad Energética de Los Alcázares”, the Energy Community of Los Alcázares, an initiative which has been carefully managed over the last few months in collaboration with the Foundation for Sustainable Development.
All members of the community are invited to join the initiative and around 20 have already done so: these individuals will this be the first to take part in what councillor Pedro José Sánchez calls an “innovative way of generating and consuming energy”.
The way the community works is quite simple: the members of the scheme pay jointly for the installation of solar panels on a plot of land, after which they then share the energy produced. In this way each of them can reduce their own electricity bills significantly and take advantage of EU grants for such schemes.
There are also positive environmental and social consequences involved: this kind of move towards self-sufficiency reduces out dependence on the establish energy suppliers, reduces the emission of greenhouse gases and promotes social cohesion through the formation of a participative cooperative.
Registration is still open to new members and residents are invited to contact the relevant Town Hall department by email at losalcazares@comunidadesenergeticasrm.es.
For more local news, events and visiting information contact the tourist offices in Los Alcázares or go to the home page of Los Alcázares Today.
Address
Avenida 13 de Octubre, 12, Los AlcazaresTel: 968 575756
Information for residents and visitors in Los Alcázares and Los Narejos
Despite being a relatively small municipality Los Alcázares relies to such a large extent on year-round tourism that it operates two tourist information offices, one in the town itself and the other in the seafront district of Los Narejos.
The fully qualified staff at both offices strive to provide you with all the information you need to make the most of your time in Los Alcázares, recommending places to visit, things to do and upcoming events in the area as well as practical help. The multitude of leaflets on offer will help you to fully enjoy the Costa Cálida and the Mar Menor!
Contact details:
Los Alcázares office
Avenida Trece de Octubre, 8, 30710 Los Alcázares, Murcia (click for map)
Open year-round weekdays 9.00 to 14.00.
Additional opening hours in summer during the afternoon, weekdays 17.00 to 19.00 and on Saturday and Sunday mornings 10.00 to 13.00.
Telephone: 968 575756
Email: turismo@losalcazares.es
Los Narejos office
Avenida Cartagena, esquina Calle Piscis (click for map)
Open on weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 throughout the year.
Telephone: 968 582119
Email: turismolosnarejos@losalcazares.es
