Speech

Statement by Edward Davey on the first annual Electricity Capacity Assessment

Statement by Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, on the first annual Electricity Capacity Assessment

• From: Department of Energy & Climate Change and The Rt Hon Sir Edward Davey MP
• Published: 5 October 2012

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

• Delivered on: 5 October 2012 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, said:

“I am grateful to Ofgem for providing to Government their first annual Electricity Capacity Assessment. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the security outlook and Government will consider carefully the implications. We will respond formally before the end of the year.

“Security of electricity supply is of critical importance to the health of the economy and the smooth functioning of our daily lives. That is why the Government is reforming the electricity market to deliver secure, clean and affordable electricity.”

• Ofgem press release and report

Published 5 October 2012