New action on offshore wind

I am a strong supporter of nuclear power as one component of a balanced energy policy

However renewables have a part to play as another component of that policy, and offers great opportunities to West Cumbria as part of the Energy Coast initiative.

Tis week the Energy Minister has announced the Offshore Wind Sector Deal, helping us to further reduce our emissions and protect the environment for the next generation.

Key facts: 

  • As part of our modern Industrial Strategy, the new Sector Deal will see the industry invest £250 million to boost the UK’s global lead in the technology. 
  • Our ambitious deal will ensure that offshore wind provides more than a third of Britain’s electricity by 2030, meaning for the first time there will be more electricity generated from renewables than fossil fuels. 
  • Our deal aims to increase the number of green jobs in the industry to 27,000 jobs by 2030, up from 7,200 today. 
  • We will boost global exports of offshore wind technology to areas like Europe, Japan and the US fivefold to £2.6 billion per year by 2030, supporting smaller supply chain companies to export for the first time. 

Why this matters: 

2018 was the cleanest and greenest year ever in the UK, but we know that we need to go further. By investing in green industries, we can continue to grow our economy while leaving the environment in a better state for the next generation.

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