Yorkshire carbon plan

Government plans to create a low-carbon economy in Yorkshire have been outlined at a summit held in Leeds this week.

Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber, Rosie Winterton, spoke about a step change plan to get the region’s businesses involved in the government’s low-carbon strategy.

The strategy includes energy efficiency plans to reduce costs for businesses and consumers, the implementation of an energy infrastructure, ensuring the UK is a leader in the development of low-carbon vehicles and improving the country’s skills base.

Winterton said: ‘The move to a low-carbon economy is not an option - it is inevitable.

'I want to see businesses in the Yorkshire and Humber region benefiting from the opportunities this change offers.

'The UK has set world-leading targets for CO2 reduction by 2050, and we must build the skills, knowledge and business environment that will keep Britain at the forefront of low-carbon business and investment.

‘For Yorkshire and the Humber, there are particular opportunities in areas which already provide employment and revenue and offer opportunities for growth, such as renewable energy, construction and alternative fuels for vehicles.