Urge the UK government to fund sustainable energy storage
Urge the UK government to fund sustainable energy storage
Recent signers:
Lynne Potts and 19 others have signed recently.
The Issue
The growing challenge of climate change compels us to expedite our transition toward renewable energy. Personally, I am committed to reducing my carbon footprint, yet I find it increasingly difficult to justify the use of air source heat pumps due to the volatile energy prices and lack of sufficient infrastructure. The transition to net zero should be swift and attainable for everyone, but without significant changes, it remains a distant dream.
To achieve true energy independence and bolster our efforts towards a sustainable future, we must call upon the UK government to invest in and establish significant energy storage facilities within the next five years. The integration of these facilities will enable us to store surplus renewable energy effectively, ensuring a steady supply even when natural conditions are not ideal for energy generation. This is not only a strategic move for self-sufficiency but also a step towards stabilizing our economy by making us less vulnerable to global energy price fluctuations.
Furthermore, it is vital to dismantle the existing link between gas prices and electricity prices. The current mechanism unfairly penalizes citizens who are trying to be part of the solution by investing in renewable technologies. By decoupling these prices, we can create a more just and encouraging environment for households wishing to switch to sustainable options like heat pumps.
The statistics are clear: The UK's greenhouse gas emissions attributable to home energy consumption amounted to hundreds of million tonnes last year. We can significantly reduce this figure by focusing on storage solutions, which are essential for renewable energy's effective utilization.
The government has the power to make pivotal changes that foster renewable energy adoption by supporting infrastructure projects that lead to self-reliance. We ask the UK government to take immediate and concrete action to fund and own the energy storage solutions necessary for breaking free from this dependency. Such a bold step will send a profound message of commitment to both environmental sustainability and economic resilience.
Join me in urging the government to take decisive action. Sign this petition to demand a greener, energy-independent future for the UK.
To achieve true energy independence and bolster our efforts towards a sustainable future, we must call upon the UK government to invest in and establish significant energy storage facilities within the next five years. The integration of these facilities will enable us to store surplus renewable energy effectively, ensuring a steady supply even when natural conditions are not ideal for energy generation. This is not only a strategic move for self-sufficiency but also a step towards stabilizing our economy by making us less vulnerable to global energy price fluctuations.
Furthermore, it is vital to dismantle the existing link between gas prices and electricity prices. The current mechanism unfairly penalizes citizens who are trying to be part of the solution by investing in renewable technologies. By decoupling these prices, we can create a more just and encouraging environment for households wishing to switch to sustainable options like heat pumps.
The statistics are clear: The UK's greenhouse gas emissions attributable to home energy consumption amounted to hundreds of million tonnes last year. We can significantly reduce this figure by focusing on storage solutions, which are essential for renewable energy's effective utilization.
The government has the power to make pivotal changes that foster renewable energy adoption by supporting infrastructure projects that lead to self-reliance. We ask the UK government to take immediate and concrete action to fund and own the energy storage solutions necessary for breaking free from this dependency. Such a bold step will send a profound message of commitment to both environmental sustainability and economic resilience.
Join me in urging the government to take decisive action. Sign this petition to demand a greener, energy-independent future for the UK.
kevin jonesPetition Starter
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Recent signers:
Lynne Potts and 19 others have signed recently.
The Issue
The growing challenge of climate change compels us to expedite our transition toward renewable energy. Personally, I am committed to reducing my carbon footprint, yet I find it increasingly difficult to justify the use of air source heat pumps due to the volatile energy prices and lack of sufficient infrastructure. The transition to net zero should be swift and attainable for everyone, but without significant changes, it remains a distant dream.
To achieve true energy independence and bolster our efforts towards a sustainable future, we must call upon the UK government to invest in and establish significant energy storage facilities within the next five years. The integration of these facilities will enable us to store surplus renewable energy effectively, ensuring a steady supply even when natural conditions are not ideal for energy generation. This is not only a strategic move for self-sufficiency but also a step towards stabilizing our economy by making us less vulnerable to global energy price fluctuations.
Furthermore, it is vital to dismantle the existing link between gas prices and electricity prices. The current mechanism unfairly penalizes citizens who are trying to be part of the solution by investing in renewable technologies. By decoupling these prices, we can create a more just and encouraging environment for households wishing to switch to sustainable options like heat pumps.
The statistics are clear: The UK's greenhouse gas emissions attributable to home energy consumption amounted to hundreds of million tonnes last year. We can significantly reduce this figure by focusing on storage solutions, which are essential for renewable energy's effective utilization.
The government has the power to make pivotal changes that foster renewable energy adoption by supporting infrastructure projects that lead to self-reliance. We ask the UK government to take immediate and concrete action to fund and own the energy storage solutions necessary for breaking free from this dependency. Such a bold step will send a profound message of commitment to both environmental sustainability and economic resilience.
Join me in urging the government to take decisive action. Sign this petition to demand a greener, energy-independent future for the UK.
To achieve true energy independence and bolster our efforts towards a sustainable future, we must call upon the UK government to invest in and establish significant energy storage facilities within the next five years. The integration of these facilities will enable us to store surplus renewable energy effectively, ensuring a steady supply even when natural conditions are not ideal for energy generation. This is not only a strategic move for self-sufficiency but also a step towards stabilizing our economy by making us less vulnerable to global energy price fluctuations.
Furthermore, it is vital to dismantle the existing link between gas prices and electricity prices. The current mechanism unfairly penalizes citizens who are trying to be part of the solution by investing in renewable technologies. By decoupling these prices, we can create a more just and encouraging environment for households wishing to switch to sustainable options like heat pumps.
The statistics are clear: The UK's greenhouse gas emissions attributable to home energy consumption amounted to hundreds of million tonnes last year. We can significantly reduce this figure by focusing on storage solutions, which are essential for renewable energy's effective utilization.
The government has the power to make pivotal changes that foster renewable energy adoption by supporting infrastructure projects that lead to self-reliance. We ask the UK government to take immediate and concrete action to fund and own the energy storage solutions necessary for breaking free from this dependency. Such a bold step will send a profound message of commitment to both environmental sustainability and economic resilience.
Join me in urging the government to take decisive action. Sign this petition to demand a greener, energy-independent future for the UK.
kevin jonesPetition Starter
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Petition created on 24 March 2026