Christopher Pincher joins fight against “inefficient and intermittent” onshore wind turbines

Christopher Pincher, Member of Parliament for Haunton, Clifton Campville & Tamworth has joined 105 other MPs from the four largest political parties represented in the House of Commons in writing to the Prime Minister urging a reduction in the subsidy handed out to onshore wind projects.

The joint letter requests that amendments be made to the National Planning Policy Framework to help protect the rural landscape and heritage sites across the country.

It also asks for the Planning Inspectorate to be instructed that these factors, as well as the views of local residents, must be given more weight in their decision making to counter-balance recent verdicts which have favoured regional, national and European renewable energy targets.

Mr. Pincher said:

“I am delighted to be part of this campaign.  Not only is onshore wind production inefficient and intermittent, I am concerned that it also adds to the energy bills to every home and business in my constituency.”

“I think the amount of money available in subsidy for onshore wind should be reduced and this saving spread across other renewable energy types and also spent on local energy efficiency measures.”

“It is also important that the new planning regime the Government is introducing ensures that local people’s views are taken fully into account and that the system recognises the importance of the beautiful countryside and heritage assets we have.  Turbines that will tower of Clifton Campville parish church and be visible from Nuneaton are not acceptable.