Lib Dems plan to invest in wind power and conservation

• Apr. 27 by Manish Patel (0)

The Liberal Democrats have outlined plans for a £3.1bn investment in wind power and energy conservation.

The aim of the plan is to create 30,000 jobs through increased investment in wind energy, energy efficiency and green housing. The Lib Dems have vowed to invest in low-carbon projects and infrastructure over the next year.

The environmental issues that are featured in the Lib Dems’ manifesto are similar to the issues that are mentioned in the manifestos of the Labour and Conservatives parties.

These include increasing investment in UK ports by supporting the offshore wind industry, a green home loan scheme for every household as well as creating a low-carbon infrastructure bank and green savings scheme.

General election

Nick Clegg’s admirable performances in the General Election debates have led to the Lib Dems gaining popularity. Jon Hunt who is a Liberal Democrat Councillor for the Perry Barr Ward has been pleased with how Clegg has performed in the live debates.

‘He has been terrific and has surpassed everybody’s expectations. When it came to the climate change topic in the second debate, he did not come across well on that issue.

However this particular subject did not really encourage politicians to go far enough.’

Hunt added that it is pivotal that the plan addresses a number of issues.

‘We are seeing petrol and oil prices rising and this will continue to happen once we have come out of recession. We need to switch to renewable sources.

Investing in the economy to create jobs is vital.’

The environmental issues that are highlighted on the Lib Dems’ manifesto also include plans for a key energy efficiency programme that would lead to 250,000 homes being refurbished and brought back into use.

£400m in interest free loans will also be put forward to help schools improve their energy efficiency.