How energy crisis has made going green more urgent than ever before

It has been another tough 12 months for businesses in our region. Operating costs, driven by high inflation, have been exacerbated by spiralling energy bills. Despite surviving the pandemic, for many companies, the increased price of electricity has been the final straw.

the energy crisis has left Britain vulnerable to our reliance on imported gas – which has soared in price due to global post-covid demand and the war in Ukraine.

though some policy interventions have shielded businesses from the full force of the impact, it has come as a real shock for many.

It has also been a wake-up call for those planning our energy system, teaching an important lesson. If we want cheaper bills and a secure electricity supply, we need to overcome our addic-