Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Key to Clean Energy Development

“Learning from those who are leading” key to clean energy development, says DECC chief
26 April 2012 - During his opening remarks to the Clean Energy Ministerial in London (UK) yesterday, the UK’s Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Edward Davey, said the region’s energy history “is a story of great heights – and gloomy depths” but that “sixty years later, we are proud to be at the leading edge of the clean energy revolution”.

During his intervention, Davey highlighted how the UK had led the way passing the Clean Air Act – one of the world’s first pieces of environmental legislation – after air pollution became so bad in London intnhe 1950’s that its infamous smog reduced daytime visibility to less than a metre.

He also told fellow energy ministers that the UK had carbon budgets in place all the way out to 2027 and that it was creating a new nationwide market in energy efficiency through the Green Deal. “ We’re putting clean energy at the heart of our electricity system, reforming our market to let low-carbon sources compete on cost,” he said.

Davey had a simple message: “the UK stands for ambitious action on climate change. We will work with our partners to deliver a cleaner, safer energy future for our citizens – and a vibrant green economy for our businesses”. read more>>>


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