The decision by the coalition Government to strengthen and re-consult on the Energy National Policy Statements (NPS) has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

Friends of the Earth’s senior economy campaigner, Simon Bullock, said:

“National Policy Statements must require applicants to quantify the greenhouse gas emissions from their projects and ensure that decisions on new power stations are compatible with the Government’s legal targets under the Climate Change Act.

“This re-consultation must include a far stronger process for addressing the views of people and communities directly affected by new developments - this was a major failing of the previous Government’s approach.”

 Notes to editors

1. DECC press release: Consultation on draft national policy statements for energy

http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/news/pn10_083/pn10_083.aspx