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Renewable energy schemes to get speedier connection
8 May 2009
Commenting on temporary changes, announced today by Ofgem, that will see renewable electricity projects connected to the grid more quickly, Nick Rau, Friends of the Earth's renewable energy campaigner said:
"Today's Ofgem announcement is welcome step forward - but a long-term solution is urgently needed to enable the UK to meet its renewable energy target and create hundreds of thousands of green jobs."
"The UK has a first-class renewable energy potential - but a third-rate attitude towards developing it."
"The Government must take urgent action if Britain is to become a world leader in green energy."
"This must include a massive investment in a new electricity system that will allow us to generate more green power, more efficiently - and forcing Ofgem to make tackling climate change its top priority."
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Last modified: May 2009
