An energy park is a separate area used and planned for the purpose of

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development, like

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and solar generation facilities. Energy parks create many other economic development benefits too. In

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, energy parks are creating thousands of

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s. In Minnesota, community wind parks are also popular. In England, wind parks are commonly known as

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s. A more "lightweight" version of an energy park is a wind park or

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. These have one type of clean energy generation, rather than two or more technologies, as in an energy park. Some energy parks feature additional features beyond clean energy generation. Additional benefits include: green job creation,

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connections, as well as new recreational, technology innovation and agricultural opportunities. The Stamford Energy Park in Vermont is one example of an integrated energy park.

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