In the Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report published on 9 December 2009, it was confirmed that the UK was to continue to play a leading role on climate change. The Government wishes to continue a low carbon recovery with £400 million to support business investment in low-carbon growth and help households reduce energy costs with the view that tackling climate change will stimulate innovation and growth.
The £400 million announced to support green growth and the development of low carbon technologies over the next two years will provide for:
* £50 million to invest in the development of the UK offshore wind industry, including
* £15 million funding for new manufacturing and testing facilities at the New and Renewable Energy Centre in Northumberland
* £40 million support for low-carbon technologies, including additional support for small-scale community level low-carbon generation
See full Press Release.
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