Commenting ahead of an expected Government announcement on the UK's Net Zero ambitions, Chris Norbury, CEO of E.ON UK, said: “There is no ‘green vs cheap’ debate, it’s a false argument that only serves to delay the vital work of transforming our economy – work that creates more affordable and secure energy while also boosting jobs and skills, often in the areas of the country most at risk of being left behind.

“This is a mis-step on many levels. From a business perspective, companies wanting to invest in the UK need long term certainty to create the jobs and economic prosperity the country needs. Equally, in our homes and communities we risk condemning people to many more years of living in cold and draughty homes that are expensive to heat, in cities clogged with dirty air from fossil fuels, missing out on the economic regeneration this ambition brings.

“Net zero is an opportunity to transform our economy and the lives of people across the country and the Government needs to think again before abandoning our climate commitments for this decade.

“Just yesterday we were appointed Strategic Energy Partner for the city of Coventry. This is ground level delivery of the energy transition designed to help people and deliver cleaner greener communities. This is happening, there is a real desire for it around the country.”

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