Hydrogen UK Manifesto: A Blueprint for Economic Growth and Energy Security
Key Ideas
- Hydrogen UK's manifesto emphasizes hydrogen's role in achieving net zero emissions, enhancing energy security, and stimulating economic growth.
- Key recommendations include appointing a dedicated minister for hydrogen, accelerating investment in pioneering projects, and adopting a single standard for low carbon hydrogen.
- Immediate funding for specific projects and clear timelines for future projects are deemed essential for industry momentum and job creation.
- The manifesto outlines the potential for the hydrogen industry to create 64,000 UK jobs and generate over £7 billion annually by the end of the decade.
Hydrogen UK has launched a manifesto outlining policy recommendations for the incoming government, underscoring hydrogen's critical role in achieving net zero emissions, enhancing energy security, and stimulating economic growth. The manifesto calls for actions in the government's first 100 days and beyond, advocating for a dedicated ministerial role for hydrogen to ensure coordinated policy efforts. Recommendations include accelerating investment decisions for pioneering hydrogen projects, expediting Hydrogen Allocation Rounds, releasing consultations on funding mechanisms, and adopting a single standard for low carbon hydrogen across government departments. The manifesto also urges immediate funding for specific projects within the Cluster Sequencing Process and emphasizes the importance of setting clear timelines and funding details for future projects. Hydrogen UK's analysis suggests that the industry could significantly contribute to the UK economy by creating jobs and generating added value. Clare Jackson, representing Hydrogen UK, emphasizes the need for policymakers to reaffirm investor confidence to drive inward investment, maintain competitiveness, and meet net zero goals. The manifesto highlights the urgency of solidifying commitments to avoid delay, stagnation, and missed economic growth opportunities.
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