MP Bingo – The Energy Bill and the ‘green jobs’ amendment

See which target MPs have signed up to the ‘green jobs’ amendment so far (and email them if they haven’t!):

We believe that there is a huge opportunity to get out of this recession by going green, strengthening the economy, creating new jobs and improving the quality of people’s lives.http://simonhughes.org.uk/en/page/energyandclimatechange
Simon Hughes

Green is working – the green economy supports almost a million jobs already and it is helping to stop dangerous climate change. But companies and their supply chains will only invest in Birmingham long-term if there’s a clear pathway for renewable energy in the future. That’s why I support a target in the Energy Bill to cut the carbon from our electricity by 2030 – and I urge other MPs to sign up.http://www.thebirminghampress.com/2013/03/07/mp-hemming-backs-clean-power-law-for-green-jobs/
John Hemming

Energy efficiency can mean lower bills which means more households in Bradford can afford to stay warm in the cold weather.http://davidward.org.uk/en/article/2013/657239/david-ward-mp-working-hard-to-make-sure-green-deal-helps-bradford-families-save-money-on-energy-bills
David Ward

I am proud to represent a city [Cambridge] which is leading the way on green technologies and I will do everything in my power to make sure this government sticks to its promises on green energy which is so vital to our future as a country and for the planet.http://julianhuppert.org.uk/huppert-presses-government-on-commitment-to-green-energy/
Julian Huppert

I agree with Sir David King, the Government’s Scientific Advisor, Climate Change is the number one global concern.http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/climate-change-what-mps-think–a-to-c-424376.html
Tom Brake

Green is working – insulating homes and developing renewable energy will create new business opportunities and jobs as well as tackling climate change. But renewable energy companies and their supply chains will only invest in Cheadle long-term if the Government sets out a clear pathway for low-carbon energy in the future. That’s why I support a target in the Energy Bill to cut the carbon from our electricity by 2030.http://markhunter.org.uk/en/article/2012/636402/cheadle-mp-calls-for-green-jobs
Mark Hunter

The climate science has got more convincing and more worrying, the evidence clearer and clearer and the warnings about the economic impact of climate change have got more and more dire. And yet still they think we can’t afford to go green.http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/environmental-campaigners-call-for-legallybinding-carbon-target-8166419.html?origin=internalSearch
Martin Horwood

The Liberal Democrats are determined to make this the greenest government ever. As we rebuild our economy it is crucial that green jobs and industry are at the heart of our recovery.http://www.e2bpulse.com/Articles/324695/E2B/Pulse/News/News_Articles/2012/Lib_Dems_set.aspx
Duncan Hames

Substantial and cost-effective reductions in carbon emissions from buildings will be an essential part of the UK’s ambition to mitigate the worst effects of climate change.http://closethedoor.org.uk/news/archive/claire-perry-mp-for-devizes-gives-her-support/
Claire Perry

We need to work harder to ensure that we continue to tackle the challenges of global climate change head on – and this includes private investment in green energy and moving away from more carbon intensive forms of generation.http://aberdeennorthlibdems.org.uk/en/article/2010/231169/mike-crockart-mp-comments-on-climate-protests-outside-rbs-headquarters
Mike Crockart

Many local constituents have written to me concerned about the failure of the government to take climate change seriously. The Government has shilly-shallied around this issue for too long, paying lip service to climate change whilst failing to come through with real action. I am not prepared to sit back and wait for the Government to act whilst CO2 levels are rising, the arctic tundra melts and we see worsening droughts and hurricanes across the world.http://andrewstunell.org.uk/en/article/2005/031712/stunell-champions-fight-against-climate-change-with-bill
Andrew Stunell

No one likes to see their bills go up and I know that many residents in my constituency struggle to meet rising energy costs. Given that energy prices are unlikely to substantially go down in the near future, it is important to address other areas that can help reduce our future dependence on energy.http://www.mikeweatherleymp.com/2012/12/20/mike-backs-parliamentary-motion-on-energy-efficiency/
Mike Weatherley

Green is working – insulating homes and developing renewable energy will create new business opportunities and jobs as well as tackling climate change. But renewable energy companies and their supply chains will only invest in Mid Dorset and North Poole long-term if the Government sets out a clear pathway for low-carbon energy in the future. That’s why I support a target in the Energy Bill to cut the carbon from our electricity by 2030.http://middorsetlibdems.org.uk/en/article/2012/637899/annette-brooke-mp-calls-for-green-jobs
Annette Brooke

The Stern report warned that unless action was taken to reduce these carbon emissions, the global economy and the world’s environment would face some significant challenges. That is why I want the Government to make greater use of renewable and nuclear energy. I welcome the proposal that, by 2020, renewables should account for 15% of our energy supply.http://conservativehome.blogs.com/platform/2012/11/over-the-next-decade-the-uk-faces-three-specific-challengessecuring-a-stable-energy-supplymaking-sure-we-play-our-part-in-c.html
Oliver Colvile

I hope that more people take an interest in Climate Change and its effects locally, nationally and internationally. Maybe then with a collective will, we can start to see a difference in the world that we live.http://ianswales.com/en/article/2010/006958/mp-gives-talk-on-climate-change-and-world-poverty
Ian Swales

The difficult decisions over emissions reductions, traffic growth, aviation, renewable power and a whole host of other environmental issues require sustained effort over decades. Long-term political will requires short-term targets to sustain it.http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2005/dec/19/speeches.liberaldemocrats
Charles Kennedy

By cutting our emissions we will be meeting what is surely a moral international obligation and show other countries the way forward, as well as bringing economic benefits that will acrue from being at the forefront of new green technologies. We must focus on energy conservation and pursue renewable energy options, relieving our dependency on fossil fuels. I and my Liberal Democrat colleagues have been pushing hard for low-carbon development to be a key strand of the Government’s policy. I believe we need funding for both renewable energy facilities in the Third World as well as much improved technology transfer.http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/climate-change-what-mps-think–a-to-c-424376.html
Lorely Burt

Another really important part of the Energy Bill is that it delivers on our commitment to Green Energy. The action being taken will allow the UK to meet our legally binding carbon reduction and renewable energy obligations.http://www.robertbuckland.co.uk/2012/11/27/blog-our-energy-bill/
Robert Buckland

Climate Change should be one of the most dominant issues in contemporary political debate since it poses the greatest environmental, social and economic threats to our generation and the next.http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/climate-change-what-mps-think–a-to-c-424376.html
David Amess

Climate change is the greatest threat we face as a society and a planet.http://www.libdems.org.uk/news_detail.aspx?title=Coalition_sets_out_ambitious_climate_change_policies&pPK=98557ab3-503e-4f5c-b8ce-ee1371b6cd2a
Andrew George

There is no doubt in my mind that climate change is one of the most important concerns of our age. As the Stern report makes clear, the evidence is now overwhelming; something must be done in order to preserve our way of life for future generations.http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/climate-change-what-mps-think–a-to-c-424376.html
Paul Burstow

I was delighted to hear that at long last we have secured a good deal in Government for the environment by making sure we will finally move from fossil fuel to low carbon.http://adriansanders.org/herald-061212
Adrian Sanders

The move to low-carbon energy production could be the catalyst that ignites the green economy and provides the growth that we all want to get the country moving.http://www.peteraldous.com/content/peter-aldous-welcomes-opportunities-energy-bill
Peter Aldous

I am an enthusiastic fan of renewable energy, for many reasons. It is vital that we diversify our energy sources and find cheaper, cleaner, greener ways of powering our economy. http://www.grahamevansmp.com/news/155-graham-evans-mp-in-parliament-graham-speaks-out-against-wind-farm-plans-at-frodsham-marshes-.html
Graham Evans

We must do all we can to increase our use of renewable energy but reduce demand and close the threatened energy gap.http://www.tessamunt.org.uk/tag/climate-change/
Tessa Munt

… for the sake of all of our tomorrows Liberal Democrats must ensure that this is the greenest government ever. Backing ambitious green projects to create a legacy to be proud of, a new deal, a green deal, healing our environment, creating legions of jobs, grabbing our chance to turn the tide of climate changehttp://www.libdems.org.uk/speeches_detail.aspx?title=Tim_Farron%E2%80%99s_speech_at_Liberal_Democrat_Autumn_Conference&pPK=1ba5d86e-ace3-4f19-9faa-18ae66b919ad
Tim Farron

This report clearly shows that the most sensible and realistic way forward is to invest in clean, green renewable energy. Not only will it reduce carbon emissions but it will also ensure that hard-pressed consumers get the best possible deal.http://www.brechinadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-headlines/mike-weir-welcomes-energy-report-1-2724983
Michael Weir

I am trying to push the case again with ministers so they recognise the potential of the Humber in becoming the renewable energy capital for the whole of the UK.http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/MP-s-renewable-energy-campaign/story-11966522-detail/story.html#axzz2OBpf3Z2S
Andrew Percy

Renewable energy sources are crucial if Britain is to kick its addiction to fossil fuels. The government is using climate change as an excuse to promote wasteful and dangerous nuclear power but initiatives like this one [a wave farm off the coast of Cornwall] show how we can keep the lights on without the nuclear option.http://www.danrogerson.org/2007/04/25/mps-welcome-wave-of-regional-cash/
Dan Rogerson

Here is what I think:
1. We should all try and reduce our carbon footprints.
2. Government policy should encourage the creation and use of alternative energy sources and gradually disincentivise heavy carbon production
3. Continual efforts must be made to reach international consensus
We are stewards of this planet and must take better care of it. But all of this must happen at a rate and at a pace we can afford.http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2009/12/17/climate-change-sceptic-or-not-south-west-devon-mp-gary-streeter-has-an-environmental-three-point-plan/
Gary Streeter

Elsewhere in Westminster, there was a crucially important green development with the announcement of plans to cut the UK’s greenhouse emissions by 50% from 1990 levels. These plans are really ambitious, they should make Britain in 2027 a very different place – with warmer homes powered by green energy, far less reliance on fossil fuels, and many more cars powered by electricity.http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/gordon-birtwistle-mp-meeting-prince-charles-to-talk-about-weavers-triangle-plans-1-3408191
Gordon Birtwistle

I agree that we need to do more to tackle climate change and we need to use a wide range of levers to cut carbon emissions, decarbonise the economy and support the creation of new green jobs and technologies, particularly at a local level.http://www.seefoe.org.uk/2010/08/31/james-duddridge-mp-local-action-on-climate-change/
James Duddridge

With the UK able to boast of having the sixth largest share of the global green business market at £122 billion, I’m really glad the government are taking further steps to help the UK capture an even greater share of this market. And through energy efficiency schemes like the government’s ‘Green Deal’, people will have the chance to save money on their energy bills by reducing the need to spend so much to stay warm.http://www.juliansturdy.co.uk/news-and-articles/julian-praises-green-business-in-yorkshire-for-climate-week/
Julian Sturdy

In the UK we are consuming three times our fair share of the planet’s natural resources. Our reliance on high carbon fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas is overheating the atmosphere and affecting the climate. The future of our planet
relies on us moving away from unsustainable energy sources and on to renewable energy.http://markwilliams.org.uk/wordpress/?p=771
Mark Williams

Localism provides a compelling example of the green economy in action – tackling climate
change and delivering jobs. This is exemplified by the Humber LEP proposals, which focused on
renewable energy as the “biggest growth opportunity for generations”, in particular its potential to
create upwards of 20,000 jobs in the area. With this local ambition in mind, I look forward to making
the most of the opportunities that localism presents, working together with national government,
local authorities and the private sector to help realise this vision.http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Media_room_2/Press_releases/180612%20Unlocking%20local%20leadership.pdf
Martin Vickers

… low-carbon living is not only good for environmental reasons, but is good for jobs and growth as well.http://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/news/archivestory.php/aid/4462/PTS_welcomes_Kent_MP_to_explore_renewables_branch.html
Tracey Crouch

The environment is the defining challenge of our era. It goes without saying – I hope – that without a healthy environment, we have no economy or future. http://conservativehome.blogs.com/parliament/2010/05/zac-goldsmith-uses-maiden-speech-to-declare-conservatives-as-the-party-of-the-environment.html
Zac Goldsmith

Every bit of energy produced helps reduce energy bills, which are bound to soar as a result of climate change. It would be great if the Colchester Community Stadium became the first in the country to have solar panels, wind turbines and grey water collection as major features – something of which the Council could rightly be proud. After all, actions speak louder than words.http://bobrussell.org.uk/en/article/2007/441499/go-green-with-new-stadium-says-town-s-mp
Bob Russell

Britain can make a difference in tackling Climate Change, firstly by meeting the targets that it has set itself on emissions, thereby setting a good example to other nations and so encouraging them to do likewise. The Government should also do all it can to promote renewables ­ both within Britain and beyond ­ and it can continue to invest in new technologies.http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/climate-change-what-mps-think–a-to-c-424376.html
Malcolm Bruce

… the Coalition is committed to improving energy efficiency and helping families cope with the rising cost of living.http://bwmp.wordpress.com/2011/06/15/bill-wiggin-mp-speaks-out-on-energy-prices/
Bill Wiggin

This country is now facing one of the most extraordinary challenges as, over the next decade, we must build or rebuild our whole energy infrastructure.http://www.internationalsustainableenergy.com/1416/news/top-government-minister-says-east-anglia-will-be-at-the-heart-of-uk%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98clean%E2%80%99-energy-future/
Charles Hendry

I firmly believe the government is doing a lot of good things in the Energy Bill so I’m keen to support the progress made but also keep up the pressure to provide sustainable, clean but affordable energy for our nation’s citizens and businesses.http://kirkleescampaignagainstclimatechange.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/campaigners-disappointed-by-jason-mccartney-but-still-hope-he-will-support-rebellion-on-energy-bill/
Jason McCartney

“… the choice facing Britain is clear. We can embrace the technology of the future, set a target to reduce our present heavy dependence on fossil fuels and upgrade our electricity system. Or we can cling to the combustion-based technologies of the past, gamble the future on assumptions about the availability of abundant cheap gas and slow down the process of decarbonising our economy.”

Tim Yeo MP, former Conservative environment minister

The pressure on MPs to back carbon-free electricity is growing! Thousands of 38 Degrees members have emailed their MPs asking them to sign up to an amendment by Tim Yeo MP that would reintroduce tough decarbonisation targets. Already some key target MPs have said they’ll support it – now we need to build the pressure and make sure we can get enough MPs on side to win.

Tim Yeo’s ‘green jobs’ amendment would make sure the UK is back at the heart of the green energy revolution. If it passes, it would be a huge win for our household bills, our jobs, and our planet. George Osborne thought he’d buried the plan once, but there’s trouble on the horizon. Lots of MPs have said they’ll vote for the amendment to be included in the Energy Bill – but not enough.

If we’re going to win we need to get more MPs on side, and the MPs above are key targets. They’ve spoken publicly about the dangers of climate change. If we put enough pressure on them, we can turn their words into real action.

You can scroll over their faces to see their quotes. Four senior Lib Dems – Tim Farron, Julian Huppert, John Hemming and Martin Horwood – have already said they’ll be supporting the amendment. That’s great news – but now it’s up to us to ensure that every other MP says they’re on board too.

Email your MP now. If they’re on our bingo card above, you can use their quotes to persuade them – but even if they’re not, the amendment needs their support just as much if it’s in with a chance of getting passed. Forward any replies into the office team – and check back here regularly to see who’s signed up!

PS Has an MP on this list publicly supported the amendment? Get in touch so this page can be updated.