September 13, 2022
September 13, 2022
Some of the key points involved in Emma’s speech were:
With many other topics being mentioned throughout the speech, Emma did not hold back on the changes she suggested to the industry and what she believes is the best and most effective way forward.
"We estimate that an ambitious support for clean energy investment could create an economy that is £240 billion larger by 2050 than it would be on our current path – equivalent to the size of today’s entire manufacturing sector."
A key point which was discussed what the economic growth and impact which the energy industry has, and how a switch the renewable energy can have a positive one on the economy. A total switch to renewable energy by 2050, could make the UK economy £250 billion larger, which is huge of course!
With Emma discussing the fact in which energy is viewed as ‘just another’ piece of the economy, we need to value the opportunities that come with the scale of the energy industry and the great effect it can have on our economy.
The race for net-zero is on, counties all over the world are showing their individual efforts for a push towards net zero carbon by 2050, and various other time scales.
With this, comes competition, and the UK is falling behind in this race, especially in areas such as hydrogen and carbon capture technologies.
"Countries are recognizing that the green industrial revolution offers the best way out of our current difficulties and will ultimately shape the destiny of each country in a new global economy."
Within the UK, there has been many schemes created by the Government, charities and some energy companies which helped households and companies reduce their energy expenditure and get through the hardest months of the energy crisis.
"We need to take policy decisions that make the transition as fair as possible for people and communities. We need to champion the benefits of modern technologies, so that even in a cost-of-living crisis, people are inspired about the changes ahead."
“This autumn, the Prime Minister should start delivering on the ‘spatial planning’ he has committed to for the grid and the Treasury should be considering options for targeted support and energy efficiency for households to manage debt and to also reduce the inflationary impacts of high prices this winter.”
Emma Pinchbeck's speech serves as a clarion call for the energy sector, outlining the urgency and scale of the challenges ahead. From the economic benefits of transitioning to renewable energy to the global race for green investment, her insights offer a comprehensive view of the industry's current state and future possibilities.
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