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· UK
Government has confirmed that they will be adopting the Committee
on Climate Change’s recommendation for net-zero greenhouse gases
by 2050
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· Secondary
legislation to be introduced shortly
Dr Nina Skorupska CBE FEI, Chief Executive of the Renewable
Energy Association (REA) commented:
“Being the first G7 nation to adopt net zero greenhouse gases
emissions target by 2050 is a historic step not only for our
industry but for the UK as a whole. This decision demonstrates
that Government is listening to both the scientific evidence
regarding climate change and to the tens of thousands of school
children and members of the public who have taken to the streets
in recent months.
“In their net-zero recommendations, the Committee on Climate
Change rightly identified that the variety and sophistication of
renewable technologies needed to reach net-zero already exist.
What is needed now is clear and consistent policy that will allow
for a route to market for renewable and clean technologies that
will attract investors.
“From battery storage to biogas, our industry is ready to
work with Government so that this transition benefits households
and businesses across the country.”
