Government sets out plan for new era of clean electricity

The UK government has unveiled its Clean Power Action Plan to achieve clean power by 2030, with major reforms to the country’s energy system. The plan aims to unblock the grid, speed up planning decisions, and build more renewables. The initiative is expected to unlock £40 billion of annual investment in clean power projects and infrastructure. Key measures include reforming the grid connection system, streamlining planning processes for energy infrastructure, and expanding renewable auction processes. The plan includes bringing onshore wind back into the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project regime and introducing a Planning and Infrastructure Bill.