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Ambitious plans to generate one third of UK electricity from renewables by 2020 form the centrepiece of government plans for a low carbon future.
Financial packages for wind and wave energy and changes to planning procedures are among key components of the Low Carbon Transition Plan.
“Smart” meters are to be deployed in 26 million homes by 2020.
The government says the plan will create up to 400,000 “green jobs” without a major hike in energy prices.
“The strategies we are launching today outline the government’s vision for achieving a low carbon future for the UK, reshaping the way we live and work in every element of our lives,” said Business Secretary Lord Mandelson.
“This is a challenge that every economy is facing, and we are determined that by setting clear policy now, Britain positions itself to benefit both economically and environmentally from the transition.”
The measures are designed to meet the UK target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 34% from 1990 levels by 2020, and the EU-derived target of producing 15% of energy from renewable sources by the same date.
Currently, greenhouse gas emissions are about 22% below the 1990 baseline, according to government figures, including cuts that companies have purchased through the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS).
Among the measures designed to stimulate expansion of renewable power are:
up to £120m to advance the offshore wind industry
up to £60m to stimulate progress in wave and tidal technologies
£6m to explore geothermal energy potential
a new facility to research nuclear technology
financial incentives for home generation
the government will exercise powers to speed up grid connection for renewable installations
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