Asks of Government • That the commitments made in the Net Zero Strategy 2021 are upheld. • That government recognises that demand for clean electricity will increase with decarbonisation of heat and transport, and that generation and storage are increased in preparation for that rise in demand.
• That electrical infrastructure is prioritised in future budgets. • That government supports community renewables through the Local Electricity Bill, so that electricity can be generated close to where it is needed.
• That government recognises the extreme importance of a reliable and renewable electricity supply for every aspect of the transition to net zero.
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https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/docs/2021/02/ena_green_recovery_scheme_open_letter_feb_21.pdf https://www.energynetworks.org/newsroom/britains-energy-networks-to-invest-over-gbp-300m-in-green-recovery-for-seas-skies-and-streets 16 https://powerforpeople.org.uk/blog/local-electricity-bill-briefing-for-mps 17 https://whitbyeskenergy.org.uk/ 15
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