“Golden Opportunity” for the UK

Britain has a “golden opportunity” to switch to greener ways of providing energy to homes and businesses without increasing bills – but only if Ministers act now to make the most of it.

That’s a key finding from today’s National Infrastructure Assessment – the first ever for the UK – published by the National Infrastructure Commission. Chairman Sir John Armitt said it has long been assumed that a switch to greener sources for the country’s energy needs would mean a hit on people’s pockets – but analysis for the Commission shows this would not necessarily be the case. In fact, making this switch towards low-carbon and renewable sources... ... More: Official Press Release NIC

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