Greg Barker fronts first UK green trade mission to US

28.03.11

Climate Change Minister Greg Barker announced that he will front the DECC’s first ever green trade mission to the US this week.

Six UK companies, including beer makers, wind turbine installers and loft laggers will join Mr Barker in meeting politicians, business groups, and investors to explore the openings for UK green business in the US.

“I am proud to be a cheerleader for Britain’s green businesses and am in America this week flying the flag for those firms that are breaking into the US market", he said.

“The companies joining me on this US trade mission are living proof of the economic benefits of the new green economy and can therefore help me make the case that going green is good for the economy, as well as energy security.

“I’ll be telling the people I meet about the transformation of the UK economy that we are delivering through the green deal, our reforms of the electricity market and the creation of the green investment bank. My message will be that Britain is open for green business investment.”

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