GMB RESPONDS TO ENERGY BILL VOTE

The status quo is not an option if we are to achieve net zero, says GMB Union

GMB Union has responded to The Energy Bill, which is due to appear in the House of Lords on tomorrow [Tuesday 28 March 2023]

Andy Prendergast, GMB National Secretary, said:

“Many reports on this legislation are grossly misleading and ignore the simple truth about energy in the UK.

“The majority of UK households use natural gas for cooking and heating, but the status quo is not an option; we cannot continue to burn fossil fuels if we are to achieve net zero.

“The only viable way to achieve net zero – and protect industry – is complete electrification or viable gas alternatives.

“Electrification has significant challenges; grid capacity and housing stock that is simply not viable for heat pumps.

“That leaves one clear, viable solution: green hydrogen.

“Gas supplies across the UK used hydrogen until the 70 – we’ve transformed our supply before in living memory. We can do it again.”