Nationalise the big six and create a ‘ green army ’ to help the UK hit net zero, says UNISON

Nationalising the retail arms of the big six energy firms would significantly boost the UK’s bid to become carbon neutral by 2050, says UNISON in a report published today (Monday). Power to the People calls on a future government to bring into public ownership the parts of British Gas (Centrica), SSE, E.ON, EDF Energy, Npower (Innogy) and Scottish Power (Iberdrola) that sell consumers energy. This would instantly create a new ‘green army’ of workers dedicated to helping businesses and the public become more energy efficient, cut their bills and save the planet, says the report. Power to the People says this vision could be achieved for between £6bn and £9bn, and the workforce created from the big six firms could: help ensure security of energy supply and ‘keep the lights on’ keep energy costs affordable for consumers and businesses ensure the UK meets its climate change targets and moves to a low-carbon economy make UK homes and businesses more energy efficient win over the public to achieve the net zero target by 2050 which the UK committed to last week. The report compares the need for a rapid decarbonisation programme with the successful conversion of millions of homes from town gas to natural gas in the 1960s. This huge logistical operation, which was achieved by a public corporation with the national interest at heart, could happen again, according to Power to the People. Commenting on the report UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: ...
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