Responding to the news that the Great British Energy Bill has passed through Parliament, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas, said:
“GB Energy can play a vital role in making the Government’s clean energy ambitions a reality by attracting extra private sector investment, speeding up the delivery of projects and further supporting developers by having the necessary supply chain in place.
“It can also step in to kickstart the development of newer technologies while larger and more established sources like wind and solar continue to grow as well as supporting community projects – as it has already started to do.
“Now the bill has passed, the industry looks forward to hearing more about GB Energy’s strategic priorities and working with the Government on these.
“The expansion of clean, secure, homegrown energy and the economic growth this will bring can deliver huge benefits to the whole population. GB Energy will be most effective if it complements the work of the private sector whose investment, expertise and experience – and track record of delivery – has made the UK a world leader in areas like offshore wind.”