REXEL AFFIRMS THERE IS A GREEN LIGHT AT THE END OF THE RENEWABLES TUNNEL
04/08/2015 Newey and Eyre
The recent murmurs for further green cuts has once again been substantiated with the Government announcing this week that there will be no further funding releases of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.Despite this news, Rexel is assuring the industry that there is light at the end of the tunnel for the renewables sector.
Jerry Hamilton, Business Development Director of Renewables & Energy Solutions for Rexel Northern Europe, comments: "The close of funding for the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund announced by Government this week is understandably a frustrating prospect for manufacturers, distributors and installers alike working in the industry.
"However, it isn't entirely surprising. After all, while it worked as a short-term fix to attract consumer buy in, the complexity of the accreditation process had made the Green Deal difficult for some installer firms to access, and the application process has equally made it hard to regulate consumer demand.
"Rather at this stage, with continual change and further cuts expected, what we really need is a comprehensive, long-term framework for the UK's energy policy. That is why it is very encouraging to see that the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is already working to move towards a more collaborative approach and a more beneficial system - and we look forward to working with it and other industry stakeholders to help build a new policy and build a better system for all."
He adds: "As reflected in the recent KPMG report, we mustn't forget that the renewables sector has made remarkable progress over recent years with solar PV expected to be the UK's first 'subsidy free' renewable by the early 2020's. However, in order to achieve this, it is crucial for the industry and Government to join forces, and work together to develop a long-term framework for the country's green growth. We look forward to further clarity from the Government in the coming months."
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