Policy paper

Energy white paper: Powering our net zero future

Energy white paper setting out how the UK will clean up its energy system and reach net zero emissions by 2050.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 14 December 2020
• Last updated: 18 December 2020 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

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Energy white paper: Powering our net zero future (PDF version)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-2219-6, CCS0220144090, CP 337

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Energy white paper: Powering our net zero future (accessible HTML version)

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Energy white paper: Powering our net zero future (print ready version)

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Energy white paper: Powering our net zero future (large print)

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The energy white paper builds on the Prime Minister’s Ten point plan for a green industrial revolution.

The white paper addresses the transformation of our energy system, promoting high-skilled jobs and clean, resilient economic growth as we deliver net-zero emissions by 2050.

See also:

• Modelling 2050 – electricity system analysis
• Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model for new nuclear projects: government response to consultation

Published 14 December 2020
Last updated 18 December 2020 + show all updates

1. 18 December 2020

   Print-ready and large print versions added.

2. 14 December 2020

   Accessible HTML version added.

3. 14 December 2020

   First published.