The UK energy policy survey says: New government, new action needed: Doosan Power Systems' Energy Brief 2010 survey examines the views of 175 the UK's leading energy experts

摘要

Energy and future energy policy remain firmly at the top of the political agenda after the UK's General Election. In light of the uncertainties highlighted by Ofgem's (Office for Gas and Electricity Markets) damning 'Project Discovery' report, which found that the UK faces significant periods of energy unserved if it fails to take bold action to build new generation capacity, Doosan Power Systems' 'Energy Brief Survey 2010' is timely. The results underpin the importance of reviewing current energy policy and looking to the future as the new government takes shape. If the UK wants to achieve its energy and climate change objectives, policymakers will have to act now to ensure their strategies are sufficient and deliverable. However, policymakers face three objectives that often pull in different directions: security of supply, reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, and affordability and competitiveness.