The Guardian reports that the DTI has forced Renewables firms to halt production and lay off staff due to their decision to stop grants schemes until they have time 'to better assess how to run it'. Those in the Renewables industry are furious with the DTI and Lord Truscott, the Energy Minister, who has allegedly threatened to put a halt to key development grants if they contact the press with their grievances.
The Renewables Industry has an important part to play in developing low carbon building programmes, and in encouraging people to implement new energy conservation technologies in their homes eg solar panels. If Government doesn't put investment in to such industries then it will be impossible for people to play a role in embracing the renewables agenda. It will also stall the development of a sector that so desperately needs to be at the top of the political agenda.
It is obvious that New Labour do not prioritise renewables, and their 'green credentials' are only a show of tokenism - which is of little comfort to those who make a living in this line of work.
The Renewables Industry has an important part to play in developing low carbon building programmes, and in encouraging people to implement new energy conservation technologies in their homes eg solar panels. If Government doesn't put investment in to such industries then it will be impossible for people to play a role in embracing the renewables agenda. It will also stall the development of a sector that so desperately needs to be at the top of the political agenda.
It is obvious that New Labour do not prioritise renewables, and their 'green credentials' are only a show of tokenism - which is of little comfort to those who make a living in this line of work.
