UK unveils Energy White Paper
Hydrogen will play a key role in ambitious plans set out today (14
th Dec) by the UK Government to transform the UK’s energy system from fossil fuels to one that is fit for a net zero economy.
Building on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s 10-Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, the Energy White Paper sets out specific steps the government will take over the next decade to cut emissions from industry, transport, and buildings by 230 million metric tonnes – equivalent to taking 7.5 million petrol cars off the road permanently – while supporting hundreds of thousands of new green jobs.
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An undisputed urgency to act : Green economy reacts to the Energy White Paper
The Government has unveiled the long-awaited Energy White Paper today (14 December), with green groups welcoming the focus it provides to both job growth and rapid decarbonisation in order to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Green Groups have welcomed the announcement, but more detail is still being required
The Energy White Paper has been delayed numerous times in 2020, but was finally released by the Government on Monday (14 December). It builds on the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution and the National Infrastructure Strategy (NIS) in outlining how the nation plans to transform its power and heating systems to support the net-zero emissions target for 2050. Specifically, the Government believes new measures will help cut emissions from industry, transport and buildings by 230 million metric tonnes over the next 10 years - equivalent to taking 7.5 million petrol cars
Government sets out plans for clean energy system and green jobs boom to build back greener
Plans to support up to 220,000 British jobs, and keep bills affordable as we transition to net zero by 2050
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14 December 2020
Government sets out historic plans to clean up our energy system and keep bills affordable as we transition to net zero
Energy White Paper will unleash a green economic recovery by supporting up to 220,000 jobs over the next decade across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
keeping consumer bills affordable, especially for the vulnerable and lowest income households, at the centre of plans
The UK government today set out ambitious plans to clean up our energy system, support up to 220,000 British jobs, and keep bills affordable as we transition to net zero by 2050.
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