Plaid Cymru is committed to
introducing Wales’ most wide-reaching, comprehensive retrofitting programme, if
it is elected in May. Plaid’s Shadow Economy Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth highlighted
the party’s commitment to delivering the most comprehensive retrofitting
programme Wales has ever seen.
A recent report undertaken by the
Institute of Welsh Affairs proved that retrofitting homes with energy
efficiency measures could be an important economic tool. The IWA report found
that doubling existing investment in improving energy efficiency of homes to
£250 million over the next Assembly term would support nearly 9,000 jobs.
The Party of Wales Shadow Economy
Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth said:
“The renewables sector is a key area
of economic growth as well as being crucial in our efforts to reduce dependency
on fossil fuels. But it is an area that has been sorely neglected by the Labour
Welsh Government, and has most recently been put under threat by the UK
Government’s decision to slash the feed-in tariff by almost 90%.
“Plaid Cymru is clear that we should
be investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Our plans to roll out a
home energy efficiency programme could save households money every year, would
create jobs and boost the economy in every part of Wales.
“We should be particularly attentive
to local companies, and ensure that as much of this as possible can be procured
locally.
“Wales is an energy-rich nation and
we are well-placed to benefit from the growing renewables sector. But that will
not happen in a vacuum. Plaid Cymru will give the sector the support it needs
to grow, so that we can all benefit.”
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