Detailed analysis of the government's plans to produce 15% of energy from renewable sources by 2020
Reforming the energy industry in the UK has become a high priority for the government, both to meet international climate change targets and to improve the country's security of energy supply.
Out to public consultation until September 26, 2008, the Renewable Energy Strategy sets out the government's long-term plans for developing renewable electricity, heat and transport fuels in the UK to 2020 and beyond.
The Energy Bill, introduced to the House of Commons in January 2008, will put in place the main legal points of the government's Energy White Paper 2007, and begins the process of reforming the Renewables Obligation system.
The Climate Change Bill puts forward the legal powers for new national and industry-specific targets to cut emissions by 60% before 2050, compared 1990 levels, and was introduced into Parliament in November 2007.