Round up of local action on renewable energy13 May 2009
Our local groups have been building up the pressure to make renewables the number one source of energy in the UK.
Greenwich and Lewisham Friends of the Earth with the owners of the Degustation deli in Brockley.
They've been getting the message out to local businesses, organisations and MPs all over the country.
Political backing
Sutton Friends of the Earth met with their local MP, Tom Brake, to pass on all the messages of support from their community.
Sutton Friends of the Earth with Tom Brake MP
My constituents from all walks of life want a renewables revolution. My message to the Prime Minister is loud and clear that the Renewable Energy Strategy needs to deliver on the Government's promises.
Tom Brake, MP for Carshalton and Wallington
Harry Cohen MP met with Wanstead and Woodford Friends of the Earth and local business owners to offer his support.
Harry Cohen MP backs renewable energy.
Renewable energy makes perfect sense so I jumped at the chance to lend the support of my business to this campaign.
Aaron Hebden of J. D. Harvey Fruiterers and Greengrocers in Wanstead
Joined forces
East Kent Friends of the Earth have been working alongside Dover Christian Aid. They handed over postcards to Gwyn Prosser MP in Dover.
Together they've urged their MP to back an energy revolution in the UK.
Along with Dover Christian Aid we're asking the Government to deliver on its promise to provide 15% of Britain's energy from renewable sources by 2020.
Stuart Cox, Coordinator of East Kent Friends of the Earth
Over a thousand busineses, organisations and groups from all over the UK have added their support.
You can see just who's taken action so far with our signups map.
What's next?
The Government is set to publish its Renewable Energy Strategy in July 2009.
Friends of the Earth believes that this strategy needs to be strong and sustainable in order to deliver on the UK's renewable energy targets.
Find out more
Government has now published the Renewable Energy Strategy.
Read all about how the success of the campaign.
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