The Renewable Energy Association has backed the carbon budget announced by Energy Secretary Chris Huhne in the House of Commons yesterday.
Gaynor Hartnell, REA Chief Executive said: “We support the Government’s bold carbon decision, and we too want to see energy intensive industries remain competitive.”
In a reference to the fears in some quarters that strict decarbonisation targets will damage the business sector, she added: “The UK needs more manufacturing – green jobs making renewable energy equipment – as this is the growth industry of the future. Government must send a clear message it is determined to meet the renewables targets, and for that we need some stability in order to build investor confidence.”
