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Invest in electricity distribution networks to maximise consumer benefits of net zero energy shift
A “step change” in investment in Great Britain’s local electricity networks is essential to achieve the government’s growth mission and lower long term energy costs for consumers, according to the government’s independent infrastructure advisor. The National Infrastructure Commission’s new report Electricity distribution networks: Creating capacity for the future says that with demand for electricity set...
Clean Power 2030 Action Plan “welcome step forward” on energy decarbonisation
The government has this morning (Friday 13 December) published its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which forms part of the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change. The plan sets outs the steps which government will take to move the UK to fully renewable electricity generation, including further steps on speeding up the planning process for major...
Commission to explore capability of local electricity grid to support renewables push
Ensuring that the network connecting homes and businesses to the electricity supply can cope with the demands of a fully electric-powered economy will be the focus of a new piece of work by the National Infrastructure Commission. The government has today (27 February) published the terms of reference for the study, which asks the Commission...