Tweeting nuggests from launch of #lowcarbontrade report by @GreenAllianceUK with @Natures_Voice @WWF @christian_aid @CAFOD and @GreenpeaceUK
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Julia King says UK can be leaders on smart grid, automotive controls, efficient transport system which integrates various tech
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Julia King of CCC says Last 5 years 80% of C emission reduction from #Coal decline so need to do work in other sectors #lowcarbontrade
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Julia King says UK needs to have proper plan for if
#nuclear power doesn’t come through given its high costs and delivery issues#lowcarbontradeShow this thread -
Jurgen Meier of
@Siemens says no sense in lowering UK climate standards to increase trade as high standards actually help#lowcarbontradeShow this thread -
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@siemens adds EU has erected no barriers to trade and wants to stay as close to single market as possible#Brexit#lowcarbontradeShow this thread -
J King says UK people have become used to high quality efficient products and if other countries want to buy UK products they need to efficient & low C
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All panellists sceptical about govts approach on energy efficiency in homes because standards are low compared to EU, market will not sort out on its own, and policy frame not there
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Julia King says
#renewables will still need contracts even when costs are below market price in order to give confidence about risks#lowcarbontradeShow this thread -
JK sceptical about using hydrogen for heat because requires 30% more methane (if using CCS) and challenges of conversion will be expensive
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Jurgen Meier of@Siemens says UK needs to identify strengths where can innovate and also deploy. So
#offshorewind and electric vehicles clear candidates for UK lead#lowcarbontradeShow this thread
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