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BPF Comments on Continuing Confusion Surrounding Feed-in Tariffs

Commenting on the Government’s decision to appeal the verdict of the Court of Appeal, which today found that Government cuts to solar feed-in tariffs were unlawful, Liz Peace, chief executive of the British Property Federation said:

“Ultimately this decision will provide little solace to those landlords that have been forced to scale back their investment in renewable energy schemes. These schemes will not be revived whatever the Government decides to do on a further appeal to the Supreme Court, and it is disappointing that the implementation of cuts to solar FITs at very short notice and without meaningful consultation has created so much confusion.
 

“The efforts of building owners and occupiers will be central to creating a sustainable built environment; it is vital that these industries are given the market confidence they need to muster a business case for investment in energy efficiency and green technologies as other incentive schemes come on stream.”

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Patrick Clift, Media and Public Affairs Manager, on 07834 439 505 or at pclift@bpf.org.uk

Paul Sweeney, Media Officer, on 07841 732 194 or at psweeney@bpf.org.uk 

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