Countryside Alliance - love the countryside

Your countryside can take the lead in ensuring sustainable energy sources, guaranteeing national energy security.

It’s a fact

5 billion pounds worth of energy is wasted annually in the UK.

Why we care
There is increased demand on the world’s global fuel supply, so the Government needs to act now to ensure the nation’s energy needs are met closer to home. We are focused on protecting the environment through individual responsibility, energy efficiency initiatives, and a realistic combination of energy sources.

The Countryside Alliance believes:

 Households should be given proper incentives by government to deliver better energy efficiency. More on this...

 Further domestic legislation, backed by international agreements, is needed to ensure that the aviation industry and big business play their part in reducing carbon emissions. More on this...

 The Government should reconsider the establishment of the Renewable Heat Obligation with its obvious benefits for the environment. More on this...

 The skills of British farmers and land managers must be used to exploit the huge potential offered by agriculture in providing renewable energy sources as part of the energy mix to ensure secure future supplies. More on this...

 New housing developments should take advantage of models provided by community energy schemes using renewable resources. More on this...