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Meanwhile, significant investments today into the HyNet North West industrial cluster and from GB Energy into domestic supply chains for the offshore wind industry demonstrate how pivotal this agenda is in delivering the Government's wider goals of delivering growth across the UK
April 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
At the same time today's conference reiterates the importance of international cooperation, in delivering both economic security and climate resilience

That this conference is happening in London is a testament to the legitimate convening power the UK has on net zero
April 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Securing our own steel production is vital to build the infrastructure we need to deliver clean power and economic growth

On top of this, producing steel in the U.K. will give us greater agency in decarbonising the sector in the decades to come
April 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
This funding will cut bills, cut emissions, and free up cash for public services

It is exactly what the clean power mission is for
March 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
At the same time, today's announcement marks a significant, positive investment into the UK's rooftop solar supply chain

Solar panel fitters who train on school and hospital projects this year could be delivering rooftop solar on homes and businesses in years to come
March 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
When energy prices spiked in 2022, public service providers like schools and NHS trust were hit just as badly as families

Funding for trusts and schools to produce and use their own power will act as a practical protection from future volatility
March 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
This will allow schools and hospitals to save millions on energy bills

Over the lifespan of these projects, individual NHS trusts will save £millions, while around 200 schools could save roughly £25,000 each year

This is money that can freed up to fund lessons and appointments
March 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Nuclear energy is a high growth industry that sticks around for generations

In August, @edfenergy.com signed a union recognition agreement with Prospect, Unite, GMB and UNISON

This is a real opportunity to foster growth, energy security and well paid, unionised jobs
February 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM