Responding to the announcement in Parliament today (16 May 2013) that MPs are expected to vote on whether to include a decarbonisation target in the Energy Bill on 3 June 2013, Friends of the Earth Energy Campaigner Guy Shrubsole said:

“After constant delays, the Government is finally giving MPs a vote on the future of Britain’s energy system.

“There is a clear choice: MPs can back Tim Yeo’s amendment for a clean power target – unlocking investment in affordable renewable energy and thousands of new UK jobs – or give in to Osborne’s polluting and costly dash for gas.

“We urge every MP to join the nearly 300 politicians from all parties who already back the amendment to vote for a clean power target. Investing in renewable energy will help tackle climate change and see the UK develop world-leading technological expertise.”

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1. It was confirmed in Parliament today that the Energy Bill reaches Report Stage on 3 and 4 June 2013.
    
2. For more information on the need for a decarbonisation target see a joint briefing by Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace.

3.   Friends of the Earth’s Clean British Energy campaign, backed by TV Dragons’ Den’s Deborah Meaden, is urging the Government to act now to fix our broken energy system by setting a target in the Energy Bill to clean up our electricity by 2030. Slashing energy waste and developing renewable power from our wind, sun and waves will tackle climate change, create thousands of UK jobs, and make our future fuel bills more predictable.