Campaigners urge South West residents to back the Sunshine Bill
Devon CPRE is putting its weight behind a Private Member’s Bill to make it compulsory for developers to put solar panels on the rooftops of new build housing, and it’s urging people in the South West to take action to ensure their MP helps get the legislation through Parliament.
MP Max Wilkinson has instigated the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill, nicknamed the Sunshine Bill, which is scheduled for its second reading on Friday, January 17. As many MPs as possible need to vote YES to make sure it progresses to the next stage.
A small install on a new-build for Mr KI in Stonebridge (NW10)
The Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (Devon CPRE) and the national charity CPRE have long campaigned for legislation to unlock the potential of rooftop solar and spare our countryside from being swallowed up by field after field of glass panels. There is widespread public support for solar to be sited on rooftops, specifically at the point of construction.
Now the charity is urging Devonians to help save their countryside and cut their energy costs by persuading their constituency MP to get on board with the Bill. It’s critical that local MPs turn up to the debate on 17 January to vote in favour of the Bill and drive it forward to the next stage in the House of Commons. Taking action couldn’t be easier, simply follow this link and share it with as many people as possible: https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/162463/action/1
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