Community energy could break the power that the Big Six
energy companies have over us and our bills.
A new report by Big Society think-tank ResPublica claims
that locally-produced green energy can empower communities and help reduce fuel
poverty.
The Big Six control 99% of our energy. They are keeping
us hooked on expensive imported fossil fuels.
Locally-produced energy could break their grip on the
energy market and help tackle climate change.
Next steps
The report - which we support - calls on the Government
to:
- Tap into the potential of communities to create their own
clean energy.
- Make it easier for local people to come together to
produce green energy.
“Boosting community energy schemes will enable more
cash-strapped households to free themselves from the power of the Big Six and
earn money from clean British energy. It's time for Ministers to really give
power to the people.”
- Andy Atkins, Executive Director, Friends of the Earth
How you can help
We need you to help us take on the Big Six. Please add
your name to our petition now. Thank you.
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