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News Posted 27 November 2008 Climate Change and Energy Bills get Royal Assent On Wednesday 26 November 2008 both the Climate Act and Energy Act became law. Under the former, the first legislation of its kind anywhere in the world, the UK is obliged to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050. The Renewable Energy Association, with others, led the calls for the Energy Bill to include a feed-in tariff - which will give a financial incentive to homes, businesses and communities for installing small-scale renewable energy systems, such as solar panels and water turbines. Friends of the Earth's executive director, Andy Atkins said: "Britain's renewable energy potential is enormous. The inclusion of a feed-in tariff in the Energy Bill will hopefully encourage homes, businesses and communities to install green energy systems and play a key role in cutting emissions. Ministers must ensure that payments are high enough to make this happen." << back to news content
Posted 27 November 2008 Climate Change and Energy Bills get Royal Assent
The Renewable Energy Association, with others, led the calls for the Energy Bill to include a feed-in tariff - which will give a financial incentive to homes, businesses and communities for installing small-scale renewable energy systems, such as solar panels and water turbines.
Friends of the Earth's executive director, Andy Atkins said:
"Britain's renewable energy potential is enormous. The inclusion of a feed-in tariff in the Energy Bill will hopefully encourage homes, businesses and communities to install green energy systems and play a key role in cutting emissions. Ministers must ensure that payments are high enough to make this happen."
