National Grid ESO: 'Decisive action' needed in next two years to enable net zero energy system

Michael Holder
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Grid operator sets out future pathways for delivering a net zero energy system in UK, as it warns slow progress has eaten into headroom for meeting carbon targets in the 2030s

National Grid ESO has called for "decisive action" within the next two years to put the UK's energy system on a clear path to net zero emissions, stressing urgent decisions need to be taken on the role...

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