The Climate Change Committee (CCC) declared that Rishi Sunak’s assertions from the previous year that easing climate regulations would save consumers money were “no evidence” and that sending out “inconsistent messages” may have the opposite effect.
“These rollbacks were unhelpful, they will slow progress, they do not help households with high energy costs nor do they help the UK energy security,” stated Dr. James Richardson, the organization’s acting chief executive.
“To do that, we need to accelerate the move away from fossil fuels.”
However, “quickly reinstating” previous goals for home insulation, EVs, and heat pumps would “limit” the harm.
According to the report, the nation is “not on track” to reduce emissions by 68% from 1990 levels by 2030, and just 33% of the required reductions in harmful gases are covered by a “credible plan”.
Reaching the goal will improve energy security and reduce some bills, it stated.
The top advisers claimed that the new government had “gotten off to a good start” in terms of greening the electrical grid, which included easing the prohibition on onshore wind.
