Natalie Coupar, from Offshore Energies UK, tells C4Ciaran the energy crisis is because “we are increasingly exposed to international markets” and stresses that energy needs to come from more domestic resources.
It will mean up to eight new nuclear reactors – and considerably more offshore wind.
But there is also a commitment to going out there and exploring for more North Sea oil and gas. Green groups are not happy with that nor the lack of energy saving measures laid out. We spoke to Natalie Coupar, from Offshore Energies UK, and Danielle Flecher-Horn, who founded AberNecessities – a baby bank that helps disadvantaged families with basic necessities.
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