Lanarkshire MP gives backing to community energy Bill proposals

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A Lanarkshire MP has given her backing to a breakthrough law which aims to empower community-run energy schemes.East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow MP, Dr Lisa Cameron, is supporting a proposed new law, known as the Local Electricity Bill.

If made law, communities in Scotland and across the UK could buy their electricity from community-owned renewable energy projects, helping to reduce the UK’s dependency on volatile gas supplies and keeping profits from electricity bills in the local area.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A total of 305 MPs - nearly a majority of the House of Commons - have now put their name to the Bill.Ms Cameron said: "I am pleased to support the Local Electricity Bill which will enable local people to buy their electricity from community-owned renewable energy projects, helping to strengthen the local economy."The Bill will also help accelerate our transition to clean energy, which is critical in avoiding the potential economic and ecological devastation of climate change.

I will do all I can to ensure it becomes law.”This year, the group campaigning for the change, Power for People, met with the Energy Minister and his officials following a well-attended debate shining a light on community energy’s huge potential.They have since published a new proposal outlining how