Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive of Energy Networks Association, which represents the UK’s energy network operators, said:
“Today’s report acknowledges that long-term barriers to decarbonising our energy system remain. The energy networks are to play a role in supporting the delivery of 20 decarbonisation targets over the next 12 years.
"To do this effectively, we will need reforms to planning which clearly define the roles of different governmental organisations and the regulator, a clear delivery plan from government, progress on the Energy Security Bill and for Ofgem to be given a net zero mandate."
Notes to editor
The report, Decarbonising the Power Sector, is avaible on the NAO website.
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