East Surrey MP, Peter Ainsworth, has expressed delight following today’s successful Third Reading of his Green Energy (Definition and Promotion) Private Members Bill in the House of Lords. The Bill passed without opposition.

The Bill intends to help kick-start the market for green energy. It requires the Government to reform planning law, making it easier for home and land owners to place small units – such as wind turbines, solar panels and air-source heat pumps – on their properties, and will put in place strict safeguards to protect against noise and visual nuisance.

Peter said:

“I sincerely hope this Bill becomes a valuable tool in decentralising our energy consumption, empowering people to play their own part in our battle against climate change, whilst helping with ever rising fuel costs. I believe it will also be of practical use to the micropower industry who can use it as a step towards creating and sustaining thousands of new jobs. Microgeneration energy is becoming a smart and financially rewarding option for consumers.

“The fact the Bill passed through both Houses of Parliament without opposition shows that there is genuine cross-party support to protect our environment for future generations. This Bill will play a small part in tackling climate change making the energy we use more secure, more local and more affordable.”

Further information on the Bill, including the full text can be found HERE