Time to deliver on energy, says CBI
May 25th 2007

The CBI has welcomed the Government's latest energy White Paper, but stresses now it's time to deliver.

"Only a combination of nuclear and renewable sources, alongside more efficient gas, coal and oil generation, can deliver the reliable energy supply we need whilst tackling carbon emissions.' Richard Lambert, CBI Director-General, commented in response to Wednesday's energy White Paper.

"With a third of UK power plants due to be replaced by 2025, time is against us if we are to avoid power shortages. The White Paper suggests the Government understands what is needed to avoid this energy crunch, and to make the UK system more secure and more environmentally sustainable. The real test now will be in delivering these proposals.

"The Government has recognised the central importance of being more efficient in how we use energy, not just in businesses but also in the home. Streamlining the many programs to help businesses become more efficient in their energy use is vital to reduce confusion, though, and we need to see action on this.

"While we need to look at the finer details, it is encouraging that the Government has heeded concerns over its emissions scheme for major service sector businesses. By raising the thresholds it will avoid capturing smaller companies, with the extra red tape that would have entailed."

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