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Editor at 11:17, 14 April 2021

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	* Building our Industrial Strategy: green paper.		* Building our Industrial Strategy: green paper.
	* Construction 2025.		* Construction 2025.
		+	* Demystifying the strategic infrastructure planning process.
	* Osborne launches National Infrastructure Commission.		* Osborne launches National Infrastructure Commission.
	* Government construction strategy.		* Government construction strategy.

Editor at 17:01, 26 November 2020

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	* Osborne launches National Infrastructure Commission.		* Osborne launches National Infrastructure Commission.
	* Government construction strategy.		* Government construction strategy.
		+	* Government publishes UK infrastructure strategy.
	* Industrial Strategy: building a Britain fit for the future.		* Industrial Strategy: building a Britain fit for the future.
	* ‎Interim National Infrastructure Assessment, Congestion, Capacity, Carbon.		* ‎Interim National Infrastructure Assessment, Congestion, Capacity, Carbon.
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	* Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.		* Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

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Designing Buildings at 08:59, 2 March 2020

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	* National Infrastructure Commission call for evidence.		* National Infrastructure Commission call for evidence.
	* National Infrastructure Commission.		* National Infrastructure Commission.
		+	* National Infrastructure Commission’s Annual Monitoring Report 2020.
	* National Infrastructure Plan.		* National Infrastructure Plan.
	* National Infrastructure Pipeline.		* National Infrastructure Pipeline.
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	* Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.		* Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

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	* National Infrastructure Pipeline.		* National Infrastructure Pipeline.
	* National Infrastructure Plan for Skills.		* National Infrastructure Plan for Skills.
		+	* The first step to long-term prosperity - the National Infrastructure Strategy
	* Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.		* Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

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	Sir John highlighted research and trials into; alternatives to fossil fuels for heating, flood resilience measures, and increased investment in new infrastructure to reduce the risk of drought. He said that the challenges for the UK were not unique and offered the NIA as a potential blueprint for action for other nations.		Sir John highlighted research and trials into; alternatives to fossil fuels for heating, flood resilience measures, and increased investment in new infrastructure to reduce the risk of drought. He said that the challenges for the UK were not unique and offered the NIA as a potential blueprint for action for other nations.

−	Referring to the October 2018 UN climate change report, Sir John reiterated ~~“its~~ starkest-ever warnings of what could happen if we don’t act now to protect our planet for the future”. He said: “As engineers, we have a responsibility – a duty, in fact – to play our part, by helping to develop the technologies that will mitigate the impacts of climate change, and to design and deliver the infrastructure that will protect our communities from its worst effects... I know that as a profession, you will stand ready to offer your support and expertise to organisations, whether in the public or private sectors, to find those innovative solutions to help reduce, and protect communities from, the impact of global climate change."	+	Referring to the October 2018 UN climate change report, Sir John reiterated “...its starkest-ever warnings of what could happen if we don’t act now to protect our planet for the future”. He said; “As engineers, we have a responsibility – a duty, in fact – to play our part, by helping to develop the technologies that will mitigate the impacts of climate change, and to design and deliver the infrastructure that will protect our communities from its worst effects... I know that as a profession, you will stand ready to offer your support and expertise to organisations, whether in the public or private sectors, to find those innovative solutions to help reduce, and protect communities from, the impact of global climate change."

	[This article was originally published [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/latest-ice-news/sir-john-armitt-calls-for-nia-support here] by ICE on 25 Oct 2018. It was written by Vienn McMasters.]		[This article was originally published [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/latest-ice-news/sir-john-armitt-calls-for-nia-support here] by ICE on 25 Oct 2018. It was written by Vienn McMasters.]

Designing Buildings at 06:32, 30 October 2018

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	= Global Engineering Congress =		= Global Engineering Congress =

−	In October 2018, Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission and ICE Past President, called on the engineering community to back the recommendations made by the National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA)~~, during his keynote speech at the Global Engineering Congress (GEC)~~.	+	In October 2018, Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission and ICE Past President, called on the engineering community to back the recommendations made in the National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) published in July 2018.

−	~~The NIA~~, ~~published~~ in ~~July 2018~~, ~~made a wide range of~~ recommendations ~~about infrastructure to~~ the ~~UK government~~.	+	During his keynote speech at the Global Engineering Congress (GEC), Sir John said; “I would urge all of you in this room to support us to make it happen, making the case clearly and regularly for our recommendations, including on supporting the rollout of electric vehicles, tackling waste and improving the energy efficiency of our homes.”

−	~~“I would urge all of you in this room to support us to make it happen, making the case clearly and regularly for our recommendations, including on supporting~~ the rollout of electric vehicles, ~~tackling waste and improving~~ the ~~energy efficiency~~ of ~~our homes~~,~~” he told~~ the ~~GEC delegates.~~	+	Addressing the rollout of a national charging network for electric vehicles, he emphasised the crucial role of infrastructure as an enabler, saying; “The last thing we want is for the state of our infrastructure to slow down that progress and threaten the interest and excitement in these new vehicles.”<br />
−		+
−	~~The recommendations included~~ the ~~rollout of a national charging network for electric~~ vehicles.<br />	+
	<br />		<br />
−	Emphasising the crucial role of infrastructure as an enabler, he said: “The last thing we want is for the state of our infrastructure to slow down that progress and threaten the interest and excitement in these new vehicles.”<br />	+	Sir John highlighted research and trials into; alternatives to fossil fuels for heating, flood resilience measures, and increased investment in new infrastructure to reduce the risk of drought. He said that the challenges for the UK were not unique and offered the NIA as a potential blueprint for action for other nations.
−	~~<br />~~	+
−	Sir John highlighted ~~the recommendations for~~ research and trials into ~~heating~~ alternatives ~~for~~ fossil fuels, ~~such as hydrogen and heat pumps;~~ flood resilience measures; and increased investment in new infrastructure to reduce the risk of drought.	+
−		+
−	He ~~also~~ said that the challenges for the UK were ~~“not unique”~~ and offered the NIA as a potential ~~“blueprint”~~ for action for other nations.	+
−		+
−	~~Meanwhile, referring to the October 2018 UN climate change report, Sir John reiterated “its starkest-ever warnings of what could happen if we don’t act now to protect our planet for the future”.~~	+
−		+
−	He said: “As engineers, we have a responsibility – a duty, in fact – to play our part, by helping to develop the technologies that will mitigate the impacts of climate change, and to design and deliver the infrastructure that will protect our communities from its worst effects.	+

−	“I know that as a profession, you will stand ready to offer your support and expertise to organisations, whether in the public or private sectors, to find those innovative solutions to help reduce, and protect communities from, the impact of global climate change~~,” he added~~.	+	Referring to the October 2018 UN climate change report, Sir John reiterated “its starkest-ever warnings of what could happen if we don’t act now to protect our planet for the future”. He said: “As engineers, we have a responsibility – a duty, in fact – to play our part, by helping to develop the technologies that will mitigate the impacts of climate change, and to design and deliver the infrastructure that will protect our communities from its worst effects... I know that as a profession, you will stand ready to offer your support and expertise to organisations, whether in the public or private sectors, to find those innovative solutions to help reduce, and protect communities from, the impact of global climate change."

	[This article was originally published [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/latest-ice-news/sir-john-armitt-calls-for-nia-support here] by ICE on 25 Oct 2018. It was written by Vienn McMasters.]		[This article was originally published [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/latest-ice-news/sir-john-armitt-calls-for-nia-support here] by ICE on 25 Oct 2018. It was written by Vienn McMasters.]

Editor at 11:24, 29 October 2018

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		+	= Overview =
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	Established in 2015, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is an independent body tasked with providing advice to the Government about how best to meet the country’s long-term infrastructure needs. This includes; transport, energy, digital, water, waste and flood defences. It is charged with delivering a National Infrastructure Assessment once every five years.		Established in 2015, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is an independent body tasked with providing advice to the Government about how best to meet the country’s long-term infrastructure needs. This includes; transport, energy, digital, water, waste and flood defences. It is charged with delivering a National Infrastructure Assessment once every five years.

Editor at 11:22, 29 October 2018

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	Established in 2015, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is an independent body tasked with providing advice to the Government about how best to meet the country’s long-term infrastructure needs. This includes; transport, energy, digital, water, waste and flood defences. It is charged with delivering a National Infrastructure Assessment once every five years.		Established in 2015, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is an independent body tasked with providing advice to the Government about how best to meet the country’s long-term infrastructure needs. This includes; transport, energy, digital, water, waste and flood defences. It is charged with delivering a National Infrastructure Assessment once every five years.

−	The [https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/ first National Infrastructure Assessment] was published ~~on 10~~ July 2018, setting out recommendations for improving the country’s infrastructure network up to 2050. It suggests there is a ‘golden opportunity’ to provide low-carbon energy to homes and businesses without increasing bills, but calls on ~~Ministers~~ to act now.	+	The [https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/ first National Infrastructure Assessment] was published in July 2018, setting out recommendations for improving the country’s infrastructure network up to 2050. It suggests there is a ‘golden opportunity’ to provide low-carbon energy to homes and businesses without increasing bills, but calls on ministers to act now.

	[[File:National_infrastructure_assessment_2018_290.jpg\|link=https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/]]		[[File:National_infrastructure_assessment_2018_290.jpg\|link=https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/]]
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	The assessment recommends that:		The assessment recommends that:

−	* The Government takes steps to ensure a minimum of 50 ~~per cent~~ of electricity comes from renewables in 2030.	+	* The Government takes steps to ensure a minimum of 50% of electricity comes from renewables in 2030.
	* The Government only agrees support for one more nuclear plant before 2025.		* The Government only agrees support for one more nuclear plant before 2025.
	* Established technologies like wind and solar power should be allowed to compete to deliver the overwhelming majority of the extra renewable electricity needed.		* Established technologies like wind and solar power should be allowed to compete to deliver the overwhelming majority of the extra renewable electricity needed.
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	You can access the assessment here: [https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/ https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/]		You can access the assessment here: [https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/ https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/]

−	= ~~Find out more~~ =	+	= Global Engineering Congress =

−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+	In October 2018, Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission and ICE Past President, called on the engineering community to back the recommendations made by the National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA), during his keynote speech at the Global Engineering Congress (GEC).
		+
		+	The NIA, published in July 2018, made a wide range of recommendations about infrastructure to the UK government.
		+
		+	“I would urge all of you in this room to support us to make it happen, making the case clearly and regularly for our recommendations, including on supporting the rollout of electric vehicles, tackling waste and improving the energy efficiency of our homes,” he told the GEC delegates.
		+
		+	The recommendations included the rollout of a national charging network for electric vehicles.<br />
		+	<br />
		+	Emphasising the crucial role of infrastructure as an enabler, he said: “The last thing we want is for the state of our infrastructure to slow down that progress and threaten the interest and excitement in these new vehicles.”<br />
		+	<br />
		+	Sir John highlighted the recommendations for research and trials into heating alternatives for fossil fuels, such as hydrogen and heat pumps; flood resilience measures; and increased investment in new infrastructure to reduce the risk of drought.
		+
		+	He also said that the challenges for the UK were “not unique” and offered the NIA as a potential “blueprint” for action for other nations.
		+
		+	Meanwhile, referring to the October 2018 UN climate change report, Sir John reiterated “its starkest-ever warnings of what could happen if we don’t act now to protect our planet for the future”.
		+
		+	He said: “As engineers, we have a responsibility – a duty, in fact – to play our part, by helping to develop the technologies that will mitigate the impacts of climate change, and to design and deliver the infrastructure that will protect our communities from its worst effects.
		+
		+	“I know that as a profession, you will stand ready to offer your support and expertise to organisations, whether in the public or private sectors, to find those innovative solutions to help reduce, and protect communities from, the impact of global climate change,” he added.
		+
		+	[This article was originally published [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/latest-ice-news/sir-john-armitt-calls-for-nia-support here] by ICE on 25 Oct 2018. It was written by Vienn McMasters.]
		+
		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

	* Building our Industrial Strategy: green paper.		* Building our Industrial Strategy: green paper.

Designing Buildings at 05:52, 13 July 2018

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Designing Buildings at 08:39, 11 July 2018

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	Established in 2015, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is an independent body tasked with providing advice to the Government about how best to meet the country’s long-term infrastructure needs. This includes; transport, energy, digital, water, waste and flood defences. It is charged with delivering a National Infrastructure Assessment once every five years.		Established in 2015, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is an independent body tasked with providing advice to the Government about how best to meet the country’s long-term infrastructure needs. This includes; transport, energy, digital, water, waste and flood defences. It is charged with delivering a National Infrastructure Assessment once every five years.

−	The [https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/ first National Infrastructure Assessment] was published on 10 July 2018, setting out recommendations for improving the country’s infrastructure network up to 2050. It ~~suggested~~ there is a ‘golden opportunity’ to provide low-carbon energy to homes and businesses without increasing bills, but ~~called for~~ Ministers to act now.	+	The [https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/ first National Infrastructure Assessment] was published on 10 July 2018, setting out recommendations for improving the country’s infrastructure network up to 2050. It suggests there is a ‘golden opportunity’ to provide low-carbon energy to homes and businesses without increasing bills, but calls on Ministers to act now.

	[[File:National_infrastructure_assessment_2018_290.jpg\|link=https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/]]		[[File:National_infrastructure_assessment_2018_290.jpg\|link=https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/]]

−	NIC chair Sir John Armitt ~~proposed~~ that a switch towards low-carbon and renewable sources for power and heating, and a move towards electric vehicles, could mean the customer of 2050 would pay the same in real terms for their energy as today. But he ~~warned~~ this would only be possible if the government continues to invest in low-cost renewable technologies, increases efforts to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and enables a rapid switch to electric vehicles.	+	NIC chair Sir John Armitt proposes that a switch towards low-carbon and renewable sources for power and heating, and a move towards electric vehicles, could mean the customer of 2050 would pay the same in real terms for their energy as today. But he warns this would only be possible if the government continues to invest in low-cost renewable technologies, increases efforts to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and enables a rapid switch to electric vehicles.

−	The assessment ~~recommended~~ that:	+	The assessment recommends that:

	* The Government takes steps to ensure a minimum of 50 per cent of electricity comes from renewables in 2030.		* The Government takes steps to ensure a minimum of 50 per cent of electricity comes from renewables in 2030.
	* The Government only agrees support for one more nuclear plant before 2025.		* The Government only agrees support for one more nuclear plant before 2025.
	* Established technologies like wind and solar power should be allowed to compete to deliver the overwhelming majority of the extra renewable electricity needed.		* Established technologies like wind and solar power should be allowed to compete to deliver the overwhelming majority of the extra renewable electricity needed.
−	* The feasibility of hydrogen and heat pumps as a low-carbon alternatives to oil and gas for heating should be established.	+	* The feasibility of hydrogen and heat pumps as low-carbon alternatives to oil and gas for heating should be established.
	* Efforts should be ramped up to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.		* Efforts should be ramped up to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
	* £3.8 billion should be invested between now and 2030 to make improvements to social housing stock.		* £3.8 billion should be invested between now and 2030 to make improvements to social housing stock.
	* The Government should devise a National Broadband Plan by Spring 2019.		* The Government should devise a National Broadband Plan by Spring 2019.
−	* The Government ~~works~~ with councils and private companies to deliver a national network of charging points for electric vehicles.	+	* The Government should work with councils and private companies to deliver a national network of charging points for electric vehicles.
−	* Metro Mayors and city leaders develop and implement long-term strategies for transport, employment and housing in their areas.	+	* Metro Mayors and city leaders should develop and implement long-term strategies for transport, employment and housing in their areas.
−	* The Government ~~puts in place~~ a long-term strategy to deliver a nationwide standard of flood resilience by 2050.	+	* The Government should develop a long-term strategy to deliver a nationwide standard of flood resilience by 2050.
−	* New national rules should be developed for what can and cannot be recycled~~, with restrictions on the hardest-to-recycle plastics~~.	+	* New national rules should be developed for what can and cannot be recycled.

	Armitt said; “Whether for cooking, lighting, keeping homes warm or electric cars on the road, where the UK’s energy comes from will need to change radically over the coming decades if the UK is to meet its legally-binding climate change targets… Ministers can seize this chance by investing in renewables and other low-carbon technologies so they become the main players in our energy system – something that was considered a pipedream as little as a decade ago. But they need to act now to realise the full potential of what can be achieved.”		Armitt said; “Whether for cooking, lighting, keeping homes warm or electric cars on the road, where the UK’s energy comes from will need to change radically over the coming decades if the UK is to meet its legally-binding climate change targets… Ministers can seize this chance by investing in renewables and other low-carbon technologies so they become the main players in our energy system – something that was considered a pipedream as little as a decade ago. But they need to act now to realise the full potential of what can be achieved.”

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	Established in 2015, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is an independent body tasked with providing advice to the Government about how best to meet the country’s long-term infrastructure needs. This includes; transport, energy, digital, water, waste and flood defences. It is charged with delivering a National Infrastructure Assessment once every five years.		Established in 2015, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is an independent body tasked with providing advice to the Government about how best to meet the country’s long-term infrastructure needs. This includes; transport, energy, digital, water, waste and flood defences. It is charged with delivering a National Infrastructure Assessment once every five years.

−	The [https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/ first National Infrastructure Assessment] was published on 10 July 2018, setting out recommendations for ~~delivering improvements to~~ the country’s infrastructure network up to 2050. It ~~suggests~~ there is a ‘golden opportunity’ to provide energy to homes and businesses without increasing bills, but called for Ministers to act now.	+	The [https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/ first National Infrastructure Assessment] was published on 10 July 2018, setting out recommendations for improving the country’s infrastructure network up to 2050. It suggested there is a ‘golden opportunity’ to provide low-carbon energy to homes and businesses without increasing bills, but called for Ministers to act now.

−	[[File:~~National infrastructure assessment 2018 290~~.jpg\|link=https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/]]	+	[[File:National_infrastructure_assessment_2018_290.jpg\|link=https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/]]

−	NIC chair Sir John Armitt proposed that a switch towards low-carbon and renewable sources for power and heating, and a move towards electric vehicles, could mean the customer of 2050 would pay the same in real terms for their energy as today. But he warned this would only be possible if the government continues to invest in low-cost renewable technologies, increases efforts to improve the energy efficiency of ~~the UK’s~~ buildings and enables a rapid switch to electric vehicles.	+	NIC chair Sir John Armitt proposed that a switch towards low-carbon and renewable sources for power and heating, and a move towards electric vehicles, could mean the customer of 2050 would pay the same in real terms for their energy as today. But he warned this would only be possible if the government continues to invest in low-cost renewable technologies, increases efforts to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and enables a rapid switch to electric vehicles.

−	The assessment ~~recommends~~ that:	+	The assessment recommended that:

	* The Government takes steps to ensure a minimum of 50 per cent of electricity comes from renewables in 2030.		* The Government takes steps to ensure a minimum of 50 per cent of electricity comes from renewables in 2030.
−	* The Government only agrees support for ~~only~~ one more nuclear plant before 2025.	+	* The Government only agrees support for one more nuclear plant before 2025.
−	* Established technologies like wind and solar power be allowed to compete to deliver the overwhelming majority of the extra renewable electricity needed.	+	* Established technologies like wind and solar power should be allowed to compete to deliver the overwhelming majority of the extra renewable electricity needed.
	* The feasibility of hydrogen and heat pumps as a low-carbon alternatives to oil and gas for heating should be established.		* The feasibility of hydrogen and heat pumps as a low-carbon alternatives to oil and gas for heating should be established.
−	* Efforts ~~are~~ ramped up to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.	+	* Efforts should be ramped up to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
−	* £3.8 billion is invested between now and 2030 to make improvements to social housing stock.	+	* £3.8 billion should be invested between now and 2030 to make improvements to social housing stock.
−	* The Government ~~devises~~ a National Broadband Plan by Spring 2019.	+	* The Government should devise a National Broadband Plan by Spring 2019.
	* The Government works with councils and private companies to deliver a national network of charging points for electric vehicles.		* The Government works with councils and private companies to deliver a national network of charging points for electric vehicles.
	* Metro Mayors and city leaders develop and implement long-term strategies for transport, employment and housing in their areas.		* Metro Mayors and city leaders develop and implement long-term strategies for transport, employment and housing in their areas.
	* The Government puts in place a long-term strategy to deliver a nationwide standard of flood resilience by 2050.		* The Government puts in place a long-term strategy to deliver a nationwide standard of flood resilience by 2050.
−	* New national rules ~~are~~ developed for what can and cannot be recycled ~~be introduced~~, with restrictions on the hardest-to-recycle plastics.	+	* New national rules should be developed for what can and cannot be recycled, with restrictions on the hardest-to-recycle plastics.

	Armitt said; “Whether for cooking, lighting, keeping homes warm or electric cars on the road, where the UK’s energy comes from will need to change radically over the coming decades if the UK is to meet its legally-binding climate change targets… Ministers can seize this chance by investing in renewables and other low-carbon technologies so they become the main players in our energy system – something that was considered a pipedream as little as a decade ago. But they need to act now to realise the full potential of what can be achieved.”		Armitt said; “Whether for cooking, lighting, keeping homes warm or electric cars on the road, where the UK’s energy comes from will need to change radically over the coming decades if the UK is to meet its legally-binding climate change targets… Ministers can seize this chance by investing in renewables and other low-carbon technologies so they become the main players in our energy system – something that was considered a pipedream as little as a decade ago. But they need to act now to realise the full potential of what can be achieved.”

−	The Charter for the ~~National Infrastructure Commission~~ requires that the Government responds to its recommendations no more than a year after publication, and wherever possible within six months.	+	The Charter for the NIC requires that the Government responds to its recommendations no more than a year after publication, and wherever possible within six months.

−	~~Access~~ the assessment here: [https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/ https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/]	+	You can access the assessment here: [https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/ https://www.nic.org.uk/publications/national-infrastructure-assessment-2018/]

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =