• Conservative Party releases General Election manifesto
• Manifesto commitments made for power generation, energy efficiency, agriculture and waste
• REA Chief Executive welcomes manifesto commitment for low cost and low carbon energy and urges clear leadership

Commenting on the release of the Conservative Party Manifesto, Dr. Nina Skorupska CBE, Chief Executive of the Renewable Energy Association said:

“The manifesto is a solid building block for the transition to a lower-cost, lower-carbon future. Our members will be pleased with the renewed commitment to the 2050 carbon targets and the transposition of existing EU law into the UK, as well as a commitment to leading the world in low-carbon transport.

“The next parliament will bring us to 2022, and during that time energy markets will change almost unrecognisably. The UK can reap the benefits and be at the forefront of the cutting-edge technologies in this global energy revolution. It will lead to a cheap, clean and smart energy mix. If Britain is going to continue to lead the world, however, it needs clear leadership at a national level to avoid falling behind our competitors.”

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Notes to editors

• The Manifesto can be found online here.
   

About the Renewable Energy Association (REA)

The Renewable Energy Association represents renewable energy producers and promotes the use of all forms of renewable energy in the UK across power, heat, transport and recycling. It is the largest renewable energy and clean technology trade association in the UK, with over 600 members, ranging from major multinationals to sole traders. For more information, visit: www.r-e-a.net