“Local engagement in this campaign has really been such a game changer. It is so important to have supporters from the grassroots pushing this Bill to the top of the political tray.”

Power for People have devised two amendments to the Government’s Energy Bill for consideration at Committee Stage (which commenced on 5th September). They take forward the ideas of the Local Electricity Bill, backed by 311 MPs of all major parties.

For the Government to meet its Net Zero Strategy and hit the Net Zero Target, it needs a portfolio of ambitious measures at both national and local level. National targets largely based on clean technologies are receiving significant focus.

Despite very short notice, the turnout at last Tuesday’s debate – 30th November - for the Local Electricity Bill was excellent. MPs from all parties spoke in favour of the Bill as key to unblocking community energy.

While the UN Climate Summit (COP26) takes place in Glasgow, politicians will be keen to show their commitment to climate action. This is an opportunity for you to be a climate leader in your local area.

You might be one of the lucky people whose MP says yes after a single message. More likely though, you’ll need to be more persistent than that - so please persist.

This Bill is currently before Parliament. 79 Local Authorities support it. Here’s why we are asking yours to join them. Will you help please?

Creator Bruna Martini made this fantastic animation which truly represents the impact of grassroots action and the power we all hold through lobbying our MPs.