"Energy Saving Even Better than Turbines" say Greens

27th March 2007

The Green Party has welcomed a report commissioned by the Council to look into the possibility of building more wind farms in and around the city, but say we must use less energy across the board in order to tackle climate change.

Green Cllr Jillian Creasy said “The Government’s Energy White Paper says every region must produce 10% of its energy from renewables by 2010. The key to hitting this target is to use less energy in the first place. The Council needs to look to authorities where this has been done successfully. Better insulation and energy efficient appliances such as low-energy light-bulbs can have a real impact. The Council can support all of these through planning guidance, grants and promotion, and make renewable sources count for more.”

“It’s good news that the Council is looking seriously into wind energy. Research suggests that for Sheffield to produce a tenth of what it now consumes though wind power alone, 30 or 40 more large turbines would have to be built. Wind turbines are still very controversial and we welcome the strong lead the Council is taking in the debate."

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