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Ofgem energy review shows urgent need to go green
9 October 2009
Commenting on Ofgem's energy review today, which maps out the impacts of various energy scenarios on our household bills, Friends of the Earth's energy campaigner Robin Webster said:
"Ofgem's review is further evidence that failing to take urgent action to meet our climate change targets comes with an enormous price tag. Taking inadequate steps leaves us exposed to the unpredictable costs of dwindling fossil fuels - and saddled with the threat of global warming.
"Switching to a low-carbon economy does require investment, but the UK has one of the biggest potentials for green energy in Europe and could become a world leader in this field.
"The best way to minimise costs for consumers is through a massive programme to cut energy waste across the country. Insulating our homes will slash energy bills and help eradicate fuel poverty and, coupled with investment in green energy, will cut carbon emissions and create hundreds of thousands of new UK jobs."
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Published by Friends of the Earth Trust
Last modified: Oct 2009
