Onshore wind: Families and pensioners could have saved money but this is too late 

EMBARGO: Immediate release 

“The Conservative government has dragged their feet for years, meaning we have lost vital progress in tackling the climate emergency and lowering people’s bills. Families and pensioners up and down the country could have saved money on their bills by now but sadly this is all too late. 

“Even this U-turn would make it far too difficult to get onshore wind projects off the ground. Renewable energy companies will face having to jump through hoops meaning we risk seeing a de facto ban on onshore wind remaining in place. Why is it that this Conservative government is always behind the curve on Climate Action?

“Millions of people are already struggling to heat their homes this winter, and the dismal failure of this government to invest in renewable energy has led to this crisis. We need to see rapid investment in renewable energy including offshore wind, to cut energy bills and emissions in the long term."

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