Comment on CCC Progress Report

Commenting on the 2023 Progress Report from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) [1], Dr Simon Cran-McGreehin, Head of Analysis at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) said: “The CCC seems pretty exasperated that, whilst the gas crisis should have been a wakeup call about the risk that overreliance on volatile fossil fuels pose to bills, our economy and our energy security, the Government seems to have missed the point.

“With our global competitors pulling out all the stops to attract low-carbon investment, the UK has taken its foot off the accelerator and risks being left behind on renewables, heat pumps and green industries - and instead the Government is pinning hopes on declining North Sea oil and gas.

“With the Government promising its response to the global net zero drive this autumn, the next few months will show whether it's listening to its advisors - and to voters, who see renewable energy and clean technology as the sector most likely to create long-term growth for the UK economy.”

ENDS

Notes to editors:

1. CCC: Better transparency is no substitute for real delivery: https://www.theccc.org.uk/2023/06/28/better-transparency-is-no-substitute-for-real-delivery/

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