Press release
MPs slam Government over Energy Bill
23 July 2012
Commenting on today's (Monday 23 July 2012) report on the draft Energy Bill by a committee of MPs warning that the Government is in danger of botching its plans to boost clean energy, Friends of the Earth's Head of Campaigns Andrew Pendleton said:
"This report really hits the nail on the head - the Treasury's block on reforms to the UK's electricity system threatens to keep the nation hooked on increasingly expensive fossil fuels for decades.
"Despite soaring fuel bills, an over-reliance on imported gas and a climate crisis that's gathering pace the Chancellor refuses to accept that our energy system is broken and wants to build more dirty gas-fired power stations.
"The Government must listen to the committee's advice and set a target to decarbonise our electricity system by 2030, slash energy waste and unleash a revolution that allows us all to benefit from affordable and clean British energy.
There's huge public support for renewable energy investment instead of gas - David Cameron must stand up to George Osborne and ensure the Energy Bill helps to build a cleaner future."
ENDS
Notes to editors
1. The Energy and Climate Change Committee report into the Government's draft Energy bill is available for download.
2. Friends of the Earth's Clean British Energy campaign is urging the Government to listen to the public and transform our broken energy system - by developing clean and affordable power from our wind, sun and water.
If you're a journalist looking for press information please contact the Friends of the Earth media team on 020 7566 1649.
Published by Friends of the Earth Trust
Last modified: Jul 2012
