Reacting to the budget, Rebecca Armstrong, Managing Director of Making Energy Greener, said:
“While I understand completely the financial burden put on the public if Jeremy Hunt was to increase fuel duty, I can’t say I am not disappointed as by doing so, higher prices would have cut CO2 emissions by a significant amount.
“It came as a surprise to me when the Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, announced he was abandoning his £28bn a year green investment pledge, so to see even less investment in tackling fuel poverty and general green energy services in this budget is disappointing. Nevertheless, I remain encouraged that the UK can realise its aspirations to be seen as the world leader in green technology, embodying the Chancellor’s high-skill economy. I do welcome the allocation of up to £120m worth of funding into the green industries growth acceleration fund to build supply chains for new technologies ranging from offshore winds to carbon capturing storage, however, I hope to see this funding trickle down to families, everyday members of society, and importantly, career opportunities for future generations to help the green sector thrive.
