Energy minister Charles Hendry writes on low-carbon economy

17.11.10

In an article published by the DECC for the Energy Focus Journal, energy minister Charles Hendry Hendry discusses the move to a low-carbon economy.

Mr Hendry recognised the move was needed, emphasising Britain’s desire to be a "global leader in the transition" but said a number of key technologies had “underlying issues”.

The article also addresses how the coalition government’s spending review will affect the fulfilment of the UK carbon reduction commitment.

He concluded that a balanced energy portfolio of both traditional thermal generation and renewables was vital to sustainable energy supplies for the future.

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