Clean Energy Technologies Private Sector Investment 2023-04-18
2023-04-18
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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The question arises from the need to increase private investment in decarbonised energy systems.
What steps is he taking to help increase private sector investment in clean energy technologies? He highlights that one of the ways to ensure more private sector investment is by supporting UK companies to export to key markets, such as discussions between the UK and US Governments on critical minerals for access to financial support available under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Our “Powering up Britain” plan leverages £100 billion of private investment through billions of pounds of government funding. He expresses enthusiasm for leading the world in meeting net zero challenges and developing technologies that can be exported, highlighting issues with the Inflation Reduction Act in the United States and engaging solidly on these points.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific updates or confidence regarding discussions on critical minerals were not provided.
He Shares My Enthusiasm
We Are Engaging Solidly
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Q2
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In 2021, only 60,000 heat pumps were installed in the UK compared to 1.5 million gas boilers.
According to the European Heat Pump Association, we have the lowest number of heat pumps installed relative to population in Europe. What more can the Government do to change that?
The decarbonisation of heat remains a major challenge. With “Powering up Britain”, £30 million of government money is used to leverage £300 million in private investment, but more needs to be done to change the trajectory and meet targets.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer did not specify additional steps beyond current efforts.
We Need To Do More
I Agree That We Need To Do More
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Q3
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US companies have announced over 100,000 new jobs in the past seven months due to IRA.
Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, nearly 10 times more new jobs have been created in the US green economy compared to the UK's in the past seven years. British business wants a proper response to IRA. Is not the biggest danger that Britain being left behind as others speed ahead?
The UK's energy efficiency figures have improved from 14% to about 50%, and renewable electricity figures from 7% to about 50%. The rest of the world is playing catch-up.
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Assessment & feedback
The question was about IRA, but the answer shifted focus to UK's achievements instead of addressing competitive challenges.
It Is Ironic That
Rest Of The World Is Playing Catch-Up
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Q4
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Britain's only home-grown battery manufacturer is considering leaving the UK for the US.
The Government are at sea about Britain's response to IRA, with dogma, dither and delay harming the country. When will they realise this?
The rest of the world is playing catch-up; our regulatory systems have unlocked renewables and grid acceleration continues, maintaining global leadership.
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Assessment & feedback
The question was about IRA impact but the answer shifted to UK's competitive situation without addressing the specific concerns raised.
Truth Is That
Rest Of The World Is Playing Catch-Up
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