Show Green is Working locally
Cardiff Friends of the Earth group doing a local Green is Working Stunt
MPs can do one thing this spring that will clean up our energy supply for a generation, meet key targets in our Climate Act, and support our growing green economy:
Support an amendment to the Energy Bill so it includes a target to take the carbon out of our energy supply by 2030 (a ‘decarbonisation’ target)
But we need your help to get more MPs on board – and the best way you can do that is by piling on the pressure locally!
Key resources:
- More on why we need a ‘decarbonisation’ target (.pdf briefing)
- What’s happening with the Energy Bill now? (asks page)
- Green Economy success stories in your region: Download some great Fact Sheets by Green Alliance on how the green economy is working near you (.pdf)
- Find out who your MP is, and how to get in touch with them
- See the amendments we're asking MPs to sign (your MP will need to hand this to the public bill office)
Join in locally!
1. Join a public meeting near you: We're working with other organisations to coordinate 'Energy we can all afford' public meetings across the UK.
2. Hold a photo stunt with your MP: Invite your MP to a local photo stunt to show their support for the amendment, and get it in the local media. We have all you need to organise this: - A speech bubble for your MP to hold in the photo
- The amendment for your MP to sign and take to the public bill office
- Template press release if your MP signed, or hasn’t signed the amendments.
- A guide to getting local media coverage
- Green hard hats (just get in touch with how many you need and where to send them)
- Details of green businesses near you (Get in touch to see if we can help).
3. Hold a photo stunt without your MP: If your MP can’t (or won’t) attend your photo stunt, why not hold one anyway? You could send the photo to your MP and send a press release to the local media (see links above) – tell your MP you’re contacting the media and ask for a quote – preferably saying they’ll support the amendments! 
4. Meet your MP: You could set up a meeting to ask your MP to support a decarbonisation target in the Energy Bill. If you're meeting your MP, don't forget:- You can take the amendments along for your MP to sign (and hand to the public bill office)
- Use local examples to show how the green is working near you (see the regional Fact Sheets by Green Alliance).
- Try and get others from your area along.
- There are tips on lobbying your MP in our local lobbying video guide.
- Follow up your lobby with a press release to the local media, whether your MP signed, or hasn’t signed the amendments
5. Write to your local paper: You can do this instead of, or as a follow up, to meeting your MP. Try to join up with local businesses or community groups.
And last but not least... Please tell us what you’re planning!
We may know about others that are planning activity near you, so you could work with them. Do get in touch if you want any advice, and Good luck!
More about our Green is Working campaign
