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Business Update
14 December 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Government has published the Energy White Paper outlining a strategic vision for transforming the energy system towards net zero emissions.
Action Requested
The publication includes measures to support consumers through financial aid and increased competition, create jobs in clean industries, develop offshore wind and hydrogen sectors, explore new nuclear power options with EDF, consider RAB funding models, and establish the UK Emissions Trading Scheme starting January 2021. Additionally, it outlines plans for expanding carbon pricing across the economy.
Key Facts
- The Energy White Paper aims to transform an energy system that is currently 80% based on fossil fuels to one consistent with net zero emissions.
- £6.7 billion will be allocated to protect vulnerable and fuel-poor households, extending the Warm Home Discount Scheme until 2026 to cover an extra 750,000 households.
- Up to 220,000 jobs in energy are expected by 2030 from measures outlined in the White Paper.
- The UK will aim for 40GW offshore wind capacity and £160 million of support for offshore wind Integrated Manufacturing Hubs by 2030.
- Negotiations with EDF regarding the Sizewell C nuclear power project have begun, potentially leading to tens of billions in investment and thousands of jobs.
- A new UK Emissions Trading Scheme will replace participation in the EU system from January 1, 2021.
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