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UK's first Citizens' Assembly delivers climate recommendations

10 September 2020

 

The final report from Climate Assembly UK supports a ban on sales of new gas boilers and new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2030-2035 to help Britain meet its legal goal to cut emissions to “net zero” by mid-century.

David Smith, Chief Executive of Energy Networks Association which represents the UK and Ireland’s energy networks businesses, said:

“85% of homes are connected to the gas grid. We want to green that gas and convert our network to hydrogen and biomethane. Government can supercharge this by mandating all new gas boilers to be hydrogen-ready by 2025.”

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Notes to editor

Read the Climate Assembly's report

About Energy Networks Association

Energy Networks Association (ENA) is the industry body representing the electricity wires, gas pipes and energy system in the UK and Ireland.

ENA helps its members meet the challenge of delivering electricity and gas to communities across the UK and Ireland safely, sustainably and reliably.

Its members include every major electricity and gas network operator in the UK and Ireland, independent operators, National Grid ESO which operates the electricity system in Great Britain and National Gas which operates the gas system in Great Britain. Its affiliate membership also includes companies with an interest in energy, including Heathrow Airport and Network Rail.

What are energy network operators?

Energy network operators manage and maintain the wires, pipes and other infrastructure which delivers electricity and gas to your home, business and community. They are private companies which are regulated by Ofgem and employ around 40,000 people in Great Britain.

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