New research out today suggests that up to 90% of the UK's electricity could come from wind, solar, tidal and other sustainable sources by 2030 - without the need for nuclear power.

The report commissioned by WWF, entitled Positive Energy: How renewable electricity can transform the UK by 2030, calls for greater political will to drive investment in renewables, and also highlights the importance of efficiency measures in keeping energy bills down.

Caroline Lucas MP said:

"This compelling report is a wake-up call for the Government to stop the anti green forces in the Coalition from scaling back ambition on the UK's climate and renewables targets - and undermining investor confidence in clean industries.

"It shows that, with proper investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency measures, we can wean the UK off dirty fossil fuels and vastly improve our energy security - as well as create a whole new generation of skilled green jobs.

"The WWF research is a valuable addition to the growing body of evidence proving that the jobs-rich, low carbon infrastructure of the future can be both good for the planet and for the economy."

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