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Community Energy Projects
P002707 - 25 January 2022
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 0
At a Glance
This petition concerning community energy projects was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.
Issue Summary
The petition calls for better support for community energy projects in the transition to net zero, highlighting the need for additional funding and a Community Energy Strategy.
Action Requested
The House of Commons should urge the Government to follow the recommendations of the Environmental Audit Committee by reallocating existing funding to extend and expand the Rural Community Energy Fund to include urban, heat, retrofit, and energy efficiency projects. Additionally, it requests the creation of a community equivalent to the Contracts for Difference scheme to provide more certainty to investors and the development of a Community Energy Strategy.
Key Facts
- The petition comes from residents in Linlithgow and East Falkirk.
- The Rural Community Energy Fund is set to end in April 2022.
- National growth funds are often closed or not applicable to community energy groups.
- The Net Zero Strategy lacks a plan for community energy and practical support measures.
- A new Community Energy Booster would deliver local jobs, reskilling, education, and training opportunities, significant carbon savings, and social benefits.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
25 January 2022
No presenters recorded for this presentation.
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