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ACE has called for a common sense of purpose in the fight against climate change.
Following the recent publication of the Government’s Low Carbon Transition Plan, ACE – which represents the engineering consultancies that will be driving the delivery of low carbon developments – has expressed its disappointment at the continued fundamental disagreements over the way forward. Of particular concern is the dispute between key stakeholders such as the CBI and the Green Party over the relative merits of nuclear power and wind generation.
ACE chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin commented: “tackling climate change is one of the most important issues today. Decarbonising our electricity supply is a crucial element of this. ACE believes that both nuclear and wind energy have vital roles to play, along with other forms of low carbon generation.
“The question is not whether we should have either nuclear or wind – those issues have already been addressed. What is important is that sufficient investment is delivered in the right mix of generation. This should be based on objective evidence, drawing on the best expertise in the scientific and engineering communities.”
Commenting on the Government’s Low Carbon Transition Plan, Alex Tosetti, chair of ACE’s Sustainability Sector Interest Group, said: “the engineering industry welcomes these announcements – after all, engineers are spearheading the fight against climate change. The targets announced in the Transition Plan are ambitious but attainable, particularly in terms of renewable energy. We are also assured by moves to address energy consumption in households.
“There is no time to lose in implementing these initiatives, and the government must make good on its promises of serious investment. These plans must translate into timely delivery.”
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Further information from ACE senior communications executive Piers Nutbrown on 020 7202 0255, or email pnutbrown@acenet.co.uk
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