Councils to be allowed to sell green energy

The decision represents a victory for the LGA's 10:10 campaign, and environmental groups have also welcomed the Government’s decision to lift the ban councils selling green electricity to the national grid.

Commenting on the relaxation of the rules, Friends of the Earth's Executive Director Andy Atkins said:

"This is great news - at long last councils will be able to earn money by selling green electricity generated from small-scale renewable projects to the grid.

"It is a real incentive for them to bring in new clean energy schemes that will benefit everyone in the area, including low-income communities.

"With budget cuts looming, the cash raised will be more welcome than ever, and should be used for schemes like making homes energy efficient, which will slash energy bills, tackle fuel poverty and create jobs.