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BWEA welcomes department for climate change and energy

October 3, 2008

New Government department expected to deliver on renewable energy targets

BWEA, UK's leading renewable energy trade association, welcomed today's announcement on the creation of the Department for Climate Change and Energy.

Adam Bruce, BWEA Chairman, said: "The industry believes that forming a department which tackles climate change and energy supply at the same time, is the right way forward if the UK is to deliver on the 2020 renewable energy targets."

BWEA believes that having one department whose remit will be developing energy policy while working to mitigate effects of climate change, could also focus efforts to ensure security of supply.

"This is an example of joined up thinking that we have been calling for, which should make a difference both in terms of reducing UK's carbon emissions, and ensuring a sustainable and affordable energy future," concluded Bruce.

Charles Anglin, BWEA Director of Communications, on 020 7689 1966 / 07956 859 749 or charles@bwea.com

Nick Medic, BWEA Communications Manager, 0207 689 1935 / 07977 019 933 or nick@bwea.com


Notes to editors:

1. The British Wind Energy Association is the trade and professional body for the UK wind and marine renewables industries. Formed in 1978, and with 431 corporate members, BWEA is the leading renewable energy trade association in the UK,
2. EU 2020 renewable energy targets mandate that each EU country sources a portion of its energy from renewables. The target for UK is 15%.