Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton Reaffirms Commitment to Green Policies
September's Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton was a great success.
And as well as being one of the best attended Lib Dem conferences ever, it reaffirmed the Party's commitment to Green Policies and Environmental protection.
This is a summary of the Lib Dem's existing policy highlights.
They featured among the Party's 2017 election manifesto commitments:
- Expand renewable energy, aiming to generate 60% of electricity from renewables by 2030.
Support for solar PV and onshore wind in appropriate locations to be restored and more electricity interconnectors and energy storage facilities to be constructed.
- Support R&D and investment in the latest technologies.
Cheaper energy storage, smart grid technology, hydrogen power, improved offshore wind and tidal power - Oppose fracking.
Because of adverse impact on climate change, the energy mix and on local environments. - Encourage community energy projects
Encourage community energy saving projects and local electricity generation, promoting city-scale demonstration projects in electric cars and delivery vans and clean energy production.
In particular the Liberal Democrats aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2050, down from the 1990 benchmark levels.
Herts County Councillor for Tring, Nick Hollinghurst, commented
"To be successful we all need to make personal contributions as well.
I have invested part of my savings in offshore wind, switched from diesel to an all-electric car and am trying out an electric bike.
And as a local councillor I encourage greener methods of transport wherever I can."