Responding to news Michael Fallon is replacing John Hayes as Energy Minister, Greenpeace Policy Director Doug Parr said:
“Britain is at a crossroads, with decisions being made now that will define how we get and use energy for the next 30-40 years. As such, Michael Fallon has a real opportunity to clean up our power sector, capitalise on clean, home-grown energy and properly open Britain for green business.
"In opposition he authored a law to drive investment in renewable energy, and as Deputy Chairman of the Conservatives he described the renewables sector as “the work force of tomorrow" (1).
“We look forward to him putting this vision into practice and safeguarding green jobs and growth."
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Notes:
- Fallon authored a Private Members Bill on the Merton Rule, designed to drive investment in renewable energy systems in housing developments. He said the renewables sector would provide “the workforce of tomorrow” here: http://bit.ly/13zTR2a
