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Energy Matters
As we emerge from an energy crisis that has touched every home and business in the country, there is a clear recognition that energy matters. Affordable energy matters. Clean, secure, homegrown power that brings down bills and emissions matters. Winning the global race for clean energy and reaping the benefits of jobs and investments matters. But we need to act urgently and fix the system.
Our country is creaking; delays over decades, lost investment in vital infrastructure and outdated planning rules have ultimately held us hostage to volatile international energy prices. We see a future where a prosperous United Kingdom is powered by clean, innovative technology, delivered by resilient and modern systems and no-one is left behind.
There is a big task ahead, the sooner we start – the better.
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What are the solutions?
Vital energy policy changes are needed across the whole system, from retail to generation, to enable the transition to Net Zero at the lowest cost to customers whilst maintaining security of supply. Our series, Energy Policy Matters, provides more detail behind the challenges, and the solutions that will support positive changes for people and businesses, clean power and the UK’s prosperity.
Collection of essays
Energy Matters, across the economy. This collection of essays comprises thought leadership from the country’s largest business groups, NGOs, leaders in innovation, customer charities and parliamentarians.
The series highlights the fundamental role of energy across the economy, and why reaching Net Zero in a fair and practical way is so important.
It includes:
•Aldersgate Group
•Bankers for Net Zero
•British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
•Citizens Advice
•Energy Systems Catapult
•Green Alliance
•Laura Sandys
•Make UK
•National Energy Action
•Peers for the Planet
•UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association
