UK climate advisers: Faster electrification is key to lower bills and energy security
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Carbon Brief Staff
Summary
The Climate Change Committee (CCC), the UK government's official climate advisers, has released a progress report arguing that faster electrification of cars, heating, and industry is the best path to lower energy bills and stronger energy security. The CCC warns that the UK's net-zero targets face "significant risks" without accelerated progress in electrification, and states that electric cars and heat pumps can put money back into people's pockets. The report notes the government has closed some gaps but emphasizes the need for faster action.
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Electric cars and heat pumps can 'put money back into people's pockets'
The UK's net-zero targets face 'significant risks' unless there is faster progress in electrifying cars, heating and industry
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