Energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband said: By committing to build small hydro power stations and wind turbines, British Waterways is playing an important role in generating renewable energy from the UK?s natural resources. This will help cut carbon emissions and further secure energy supplies.
The scheme will also include some adaptation to the effects of climate change by improving flood defenses for local communities.
British Waterways has already announced plans to install wind turbines on canal land. Opening up of unused canal land for allotments is also being considered. It will be used by the schools and community groups to grow food.
