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Renewable energy innovation boosted by £37 million government funding across the UK
Author: Chloe Smith, Updated: 04 August 2022 11:18
Today the government has announced a £37 million funding boost for renewable energy innovation to secure energy sovereignty and slash the UK's dependency on fossil fuels for years to come.
The rise in global gas prices and Putin’s war in Ukraine means securing the UK’s energy sovereignty is more pressing than ever – and accelerating home-grown renewables is central to that mission.
That is why the government has announced £37 million for innovative biomass projects across the UK – including 12 projects off the North Yorkshire coast and announcing the 22 winners of the first stage of the Hydrogen bioenergy with carbon capture and storage programme, backed with £5 million.
This £37 million of government investment will support innovation across the UK, boosting jobs whilst ensuring greater energy security for years to come.
I want our environment left in a better state than we found it for future generations. I am confident that these proposals will help care for our environment, which is one of my key priorities I have set out for my constituents. To find out more about what action I am taking both in Norwich and Westminster for this work, please visit:
https://www.chloesmith.org.uk/myplan/environment
If constituents need to contact me on this matter, or any other issue, please do email me at chloe@chloesmith.org.uk or ring my constituency office on 01603 414756.
Chloe Smith