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Our plea to government to address the concerns of UK businesses

By: Anthony Ainsworth, Chief Operating Officer

07/03/2025

Updated 04/04/2025
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If the UK is to achieve a zero-carbon energy system by 2030 and net zero by 2050, the UK government must make critical energy decisions.

Whilst positive steps have been taken, more can be done, which is echoed in our recent Business Energy Tracker and Voice of Generators reports.

Listen to Anthony Ainsworth our Chief Operating Officer (COO) from npower Business Solutions (nBS), as he urges government to hear what businesses have to say and to address their concerns.

00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - What is the Clean Power 2023 plan trying to achieve?
00:35 - Why is 2025 a pivotal year for energy and net zero?
00:48 - What positive steps has the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) made?
01:20 - What more can be done to support UK businesses?
01:40 - Red Tape Challenge was launched to understand what regulations need to be cut or reviewed
01:57 - What did nearly 900 respondents tell us?
02:26 - Our plea to government to raise the concerns of businessses and independent generators