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Community-scale renewable energy generation is needed for the UK to meet its energy targets.
This is according to a recent report conducted by Friends of the Earth.
The study found that without greater focus on local renewable energy generation, the UK could miss its European Union commitment to produce 15 per cent of energy from renewable sources by 2020.
Local authorities can play an important role in improving the country's chances of meeting these targets by encouraging schemes like hydroplants and wind turbines, claimed the report.
Tony Bosworth, senior climate campaigner for Friends of the Earth, commented: "Local authorities are key to effectively tackling climate change - and they are best placed to deliver community-scale green electricity schemes that will help us meet renewable energy targets, as well as create jobs and slash fuel bills for people living in the area."
Energy secretary Chris Huhne is due to present a statement on energy policy to parliament today (July 27th).
Posted by Emily Thomas
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