Motion text
That this House recognizes that a Ukraine Energy Security Marshall Plan will protect the people of Ukraine, promote global security, and accelerate the worldwide transition to clean energy; believes that distributed clean energy is resilient against attacks as it does not have single points of failure, is faster and less expensive to produce, can be repaired much quicker, and removes the dependency on autocratic nations that control fossil fuels; is concerned that that over half of Ukraine’s power infrastructure is destroyed, underscoring the imperative for an immediate overhaul with a transition to distributed clean energy that is a priority as reconstruction plans are created and implemented; notes that solar energy can keep hospitals and schools running and provide running water and heat; further notes that electric buses and minivans can power hospitals and command posts when missiles and drones strike; also notes that wind turbines like those Ukraine constructed near the front line cost less to build than the missiles needed to destroy them and are hard targets, being narrow and dispersed; finally notes that only 0.46% of the solar and 0.4% of the wind potential in Ukraine will supply the entire country with electricity; recognizes that Ukraine’s wind generation is enough to power the electricity demand of Europe six times over; and finally recognizes that supporting Ukraine’s energy security is critical for the UK's security.
Signatures (12)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Sobel, Alex
Labour
Signed on
29 November 2024
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 November 2024
Akehurst, Luke
Labour
Signed on
29 November 2024
Myer, Luke
Labour
Signed on
2 December 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
2 December 2024
Eccles, Cat
Labour
Signed on
4 December 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
5 December 2024
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 December 2024
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on
10 December 2024
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
16 December 2024
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
7 January 2025
Lamb, Peter
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2025
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.