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Will the Assembly get a Green voice?

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generation projects across Wales.”

“Invest directly in our national grid to ensure it is fit for a future with distribute­d small scale energy generation and storage and locally owned energy markets.”

“Support and accelerate the developmen­t of tidal lagoons in Wales by requiring Natural Resources Wales to streamline the applicatio­n process for Marine Licences.”

“Fight Westminste­r not to invest in nuclear in Wales.” Smarter energy

“Launch a ten-year programme of investment in Wales’ housing stock to make properties more energy efficient.”

“Continue to offer on-demand and area-based energy-efficiency programmes to people in fuel poverty, ensuring everyone can have a warm home.”

“Use planning legislatio­n to require new housing developmen­ts to include district heating schemes, onsite generation from small scale renewables, and integrated energy storage as appropriat­e.”

“Require new build properties to meet the highest standards of energy efficiency, such as Passivhaus, which have almost no heating costs.”

“Work closely with the green technology sector to ensure Wales has the infrastruc­ture, skills and policies to support widespread use of electricit­y and heat storage, and electric vehicles.” Agricultur­e “Increase support for farms to convert to organic status, support existing organic farms and promote less-intensive farming with minimal use of chemicals.”

“Fully implement a large-scale ecological­ly coherent network of Marine Protected Areas around the

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