\u00a9 shutterstock\/gopixa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nGrid decarbonisation is the foundation of the net-zero movement, and the UK has made notable strides in this area. The emissions intensity of UK power generation decreased by 7% last year, and low-carbon sources accounted for 56% of electricity generated in 2022, 9% higher than 2021 levels.<\/p>\n
The CCC attributes this mainly to the wind sector, which saw generation reach a record 80 TWh, up 24% in 2021 because of a 12% increase in capacity.<\/p>\n
The CCC report states that the government is \u201clacking a credible overall strategy\u201d to deliver its goal of fully decarbonising the sector by 2035.<\/p>\n
The report calls on policymakers to publish a comprehensive long-term strategy for this goal that outlines how low-carbon flexibility options, including demand flexibility, storage, hydrogen, gas CCS, and interconnection capacity, will all play a role.<\/p>\n
Chris Friedler, Policy Manager at the ADE, said: \u201cInaction speaks louder than words, and today’s CCC report demonstrates yet again that policy indecision across the decentralised energy sector is hampering efforts to progress a low carbon, low cost, and secure energy future.\u201d<\/p>\n
What should the government do to drive real progress in the sector?<\/h3>\n
The ADE has recommended that to drive real progress in delivering an affordable, modern and decarbonised energy system, the government must make decisive decisions.<\/p>\n
Sarah Honan, Policy Manager at the ADE, explained: \u201cA crucial missing link in the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan is how we make best use of the renewable infrastructure that will enable decarbonisation by taking a proactive approach to demand clean generation via energy efficiency, demand side response, heat networks, and industrial decarbonisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ADE is struck by the CCC’s conclusion that a continued lack of a clear roadmap for electricity decarbonisation poses considerable delivery risks for reaching net zero, especially given the government\u2019s current work on reviewing electricity market arrangements.\u201d<\/p>\n
The ADE has consistently highlighted clear next steps for the government to outline in the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan:<\/p>\n
\n- Urgent action is needed to scale up the broader energy efficiency market rapidly;<\/li>\n
- A clearer strategy on the pathway to grid flexibility to decarbonise the power sector in 2035;<\/li>\n
- The passage of the Energy Bill will be vital to securing the heat network market; and<\/li>\n
- Addressing grid connections and lack of progress on dispersed industrial sites are critical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Climate change experts criticise the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n