Why Act - Good News

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• Renewable energy has become cheaper than fossil fuel energy and renewable electricity providers charge less than others.
• New technologies grow employment and help build an innovative economy.
• One quarter of all households that could have solar panels have installed them, and more are planning to do so.
• People are creating community gardens, sharing local food and other resources.
• Renewable energy provides energy independence and secures our future.
• Companies switching to sustainable practices grow their business resilience and competitive advantage.
• Unions are helping their members reduce their energy use.
• Local governments have made great savings through LED street lighting and similar actions.
• Community organisations gained benefits from making their facilities energy efficient.