Energy companies request bailout - Greenpeace response

In response to Energy UK, the trade body for electricity and gas suppliers, requesting government loans, Fiona Nicholls, climate campaigner for Greenpeace UK, said -

"If the government is going to provide loans they need to come with commitments that these companies agree to go 100% renewable. Big energy suppliers like SSE has already done it; others must follow suit.

"Workers in these sectors must have their jobs secured and bill-payers must be protected. But any loans must come with strings attached to reduce emissions so that in the months to come the government can steer high carbon industries towards the cleaner, healthier and more resilient future we all need."