‘Microrenewables’ bill praised

Tuesday 21 March 2006

New legislation aimed at combatting climate change and fuel poverty through the development of ‘microrenewable’ technology has passed the report stage in the House of Commons, winning praise from environmental group Friends of the Earth Scotland.

The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill, introduced by Mark Lazarowicz MP, will receive its Third Reading around May. The bill had been backed by FoE Scotland over the last few months, who urged cross-party support for the measures.

"Today could finally be the start of something good for the environment. All being well this Bill should now become law. When it does, this legislation could really make a difference in the battle against climate change,” commented Friends of the Earth Scotland's Chief Executive, Duncan McLaren.

"Mark Lazarowicz should be commended for his hard work in getting this Bill through. Friends of the Earth has been supporting Mark's Bill as it would help lead to a reduction in climate emissions, reduce fuel poverty, and promote microrenewables and renewable heat. It is just a shame that the Government couldn't find the time to introduce similar measures themselves."

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