2009

Communities back renewable energy
12 November 2008

Friends of the Earth is campaigning in support of renewable energy. Renewable energy can provide us with a clean, long-lasting and secure energy supply.

It can also help us to tackle climate change and generate jobs and investment.

But for all of that to happen, the Government needs to act. It is due to publish a Renewable Energy Strategy in June 2009 and this is their chance to do just that.
 
As a first step to delivering an energy revolution, this strategy needs to do two important things.
  • Stick to its promises
    Deliver at least 15% of UK power from renewables by 2020.
  • Rig the system in favour of renewables
    Restructure the energy industry in favour of renewables.

Community support

So far over one thousand businesses, organisations and groups from all over the country have joined the campaign. They want the Government to make renewables the number one source of energy in the UK.

The more that lend their support, the louder will be the message to Government that the country wants an energy revolution.

Find out more

Government has now published the Renewable Energy Strategy.

Read all about how the success of the campaign.

Take action

  1. Contact your nearest Friends of the Earth local group.
  2. Support renewable energy projects near you.

Signups to the renewables campaign

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