Where Does The New Labour Gov Stand On Clean Energy?

With Keir Starmer now officially in power, we take a look at how our new Labour government will impact the UK’s journey towards net zero.

Making Britain A Green Superpower

A big part of Labour’s 2024 manifesto is a chapter titled ‘Make Britain a clean energy superpower’. This chapter focuses on the plans Labour has to make the country a clean superpower, with the following objectives:

• Set up Great British Energy to cut bills for good
• Energy independence from dictators like Putin
• 650,000 new high-quality jobs
• Warmer homes to slash fuel poverty
• Water companies forced to clean up our rivers

According to the manifesto, Labour’s mission is to achieve clean energy by 2030. Stating that the Conservative party have failed to ‘grasp opportunities in this area’. But how do they plan to do this? Let’s delve into what may happen as a result of these objectives…

Opportunities Within Wind Power

As a small island surrounded by water and a huge coastline that stretches the length and breadth of the country, we are in an incredibly advantageous position where wind power is concerned.

Due to our geographical location, wind power is the most abundant of renewable energy sources available to us in the country. By harnessing what power we already have access to, investing into this sector and supporting the development of onshore and offshore wind, the Labour government plans to lower energy bills for families and businesses across the country, moving away from fossil fuels and the power of Russia and Putin over traditional sources of energy.

In doing so, we can become an independent green energy power.

Great British Energy

A planned governmental and investment body, Labour intends to begin the start of Great British Energy. The publicly-owned company will oversee investment into clean energy, support clean power projects, create jobs and more. The body is intended to be owned by the British people to give the power back to the British people.

Investing In Green Jobs

To help meet our targets in a timely fashion, Labour has pledged 650,000 green jobs to be created in the UK’s renewable energy sector. This will call upon engineers and specialists to come forward and make Britain a greener place to live with cleaner air for all. Labour has suggested that these roles could include:

• Renewable Energy Engineers
• Solar Panel Installers
• Wind Turbine Technicians
• Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologists
• Sustainable Transport Specialists

This investment not only benefits the environment but also creates high-quality jobs for people across the country, helping to boost the economy after the impact of COVID-19. It also provides opportunities for individuals to upskill and retrain in vital industries, ensuring a sustainable future for our workforce.

Conclusion

Overall, it is clear that the new Labour government has ambitious plans for clean energy in the UK. By investing in renewable energy sources and creating green jobs, they are working towards their goal of making Britain a clean energy superpower by 2030. Whether they will be able to achieve this remains to be seen, but it is certainly a step in the right direction towards tackling climate change and achieving net zero emissions. As businesses and individuals, we can also play our part by supporting these initiatives and making conscious choices to reduce our own carbon footprint. Together, we can work towards a greener and more sustainable planet for future generations.

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