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Community Energy (Review) 2025-01-14
14 January 2025
Lead MP
Joe Morris
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Climate
Other Contributors: 1
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Joe Morris raised concerns about community energy (review) 2025-01-14 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Mr. Morris moves for a Bill to require the Secretary of State to conduct a review of the contribution of community energy to the Government’s Clean Power 2030 mission, highlighting the importance of local engagement and ownership in achieving net zero emissions by 2030.
Joe Morris
Lab
Hexham
Mr. Morris emphasises that community energy offers a crucial opportunity for agency and empowerment within communities to develop practical and long-term energy solutions, citing local examples such as the work of Humshaugh Net Zero and other initiatives in Prudhoe and Stocksfield. He also notes the economic benefits of community-owned power projects.
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