Energy

Reducing CO2 emissions from energy generation is key to tackling climate change. Over the coming years, the UK's ageging coal, gas and nuclear power stations will need replacing and we have to decide what comes next. Do we want a clean energy future and a thriving green economy or do we rebuild the expensive, polluting energy dinosaurs?

We're campaigning for a clean energy future. A stronger green economy with new jobs and growth. Clean, efficient renewable energy and to end CO2 emissions from electricity generation.

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Energy Bill: too close to call

MPs are deciding whether a clean power target should be included in the Energy Bill. Will they back clean renewable power, or a costly, dirty dash for gas? It'...
Posted by Richardg - 4 June, 2013 - 14:20

Energy Bill Briefing 2013

Posted by Fran G - 30 May, 2013 - 11:32
George Osborne

George Osborne is putting our energy future at risk. Let's stop him.

For once, we all agree. 82% of people want to see more renewable energy. Yet George Osborne is still trying to keep us hooked on fossil fuels. On Tuesday, MPs...
Posted by Richardg - 29 May, 2013 - 17:30
Offshore Wind Farm Baltic One

Offshore wind cheaper than gas by end of decade

Imagine a wind turbine so big that it would take Usain Bolt 19.32 seconds to run across the 200m diameter of its blades (before plunging tragically into the...
Posted by Lawrence Carter - 8 March, 2013 - 15:35
Bus Stop poster of George Osborne

Debunking the Lib Dems' excuses

In the last couple of weeks, more than 29,000 people have emailed their MPs telling them to sign the green jobs amendment in the up coming Energy Bill,...
Posted by joss - 5 March, 2013 - 15:53

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