On 19th October the Government published its Net Zero Strategy which sets out policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet the net zero target by 2050.
The strategy sets out a plan for how businesses and consumers will be supported in making the transition to clean energy and green technology. The government has also published its heat and buildings strategy on how the UK will decarbonise homes, commercial, industrial and public sector buildings.
As part of the strategies, new investment announced today includes:
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has also set out the Government’s response to the Climate Change Committee’s report and their recommendations on adaptation.
Strategy:
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/net-zero-strategy
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-and-buildings-strategy
Announcement:
- https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uks-path-to-net-zero-set-out-in-landmark-strategy
- https://www.gov.uk/government/news/plan-to-drive-down-the-cost-of-clean-heat
Response:
Ten Point Plan:
- https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-outlines-his-ten-point-plan-for-a-green-industrial-revolution-for-250000-jobs
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/936567/10_POINT_PLAN_BOOKLET.pdf
