Renewable energy
 Wind power is a clean, renewable source of energy which produces no greenhouse gas emissions or waste products.
The delivery of specific targets from the renewable energy sector in Wales is a key component of National Assembly policy, and the nation's woodlands will make an important contribution to the UK's overall future energy mix. UK Government policy requires that by 2010, 10% of electricity supply must come from renewable sources. To meet this challenging commitment, a mix of new and existing renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures will be needed. FC Wales is committed to helping the Assembly achieve its renewable energy objectives. Wood is a cheap renewable fuel that can be replenished continuously from local woodlands. The use of wood as a fuel, in place of coal or oil, can contribute to national targets to increase the use of renewable energy and global targets to reduce carbon emissions. Wind farms can also make an important contribution to the Assembly’s renewable energy ambitions.
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