Ministers reveal plan to nearly double onshore wind across England by 2030

Ed Miliband pushes for homeowners to be able to install wind farms in their gardens

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has revealed plans to allow homeowners to install wind turbines in their gardens without planning permission as part of efforts to double onshore wind generation by 2030

Miliband plots garden wind farm revolution

Energy Secretary aims to relax planning rules on turbines in residential properties

Ed Miliband now wants Brits to put wind turbines in their gardens

Communities that host wind farms will benefit from money for community initiatives, such as new football pitches or libraries, or even bill discount schemes.

Onshore wind to double across England by 2030, as government strives to transition to clean power

The Government has unveiled its plan to almost double onshore wind across England by 2030.

UK Sets Out Plan to Revive Onshore Wind Choked Off by Tories

Almost a year after lifting a de-facto ban on new onshore wind farms in England, the UK government has announced a plan to revive investment in the struggling industry.

Ministers reveal plan to nearly double onshore wind across England by 2030

The strategy outlines steps for ministers and industry to take to build wind farms across the country’s landscape over the next five years.