The King announces commitment to invest in the green industries of the future during the State Opening of Parliament. The Great British Energy Bill will be aimed at creating a “clean energy transition” which will bring down prices for consumers by setting up a publicly-owned clean power company based in Scotland. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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00:00My government recognises the urgency of the global climate challenge and the new job opportunities
00:07that can come from leading the development of the technologies of the future.
00:13It is committed to a clean energy transition which will lower energy bills for consumers over time.
00:22A bill will be introduced to set up Great British Energy,
00:26a publicly owned clean power company headquartered in Scotland,
00:32which will help accelerate investment in renewable energy such as offshore wind.
00:40Legislation will be brought forward to help the country achieve energy independence
00:45and unlock investment in energy infrastructure.
00:50A bill will be introduced to support sustainable aviation fuel production.
00:57My government recognises the need to improve water quality
01:01and a bill will be introduced to strengthen the powers of the water regulator.