Investment

EU in discussion to loosen state aid rules:

The EU is planning to loosen state aid rules to boost renewables investment. The EU is aiming to get on par with the US green subsidy race. European policymakers have been under pressure to respond to the US president Joe Biden’s $369bn (£298bn) Inflation Reduction Act, which aims to encourage renewables investment in everything from electric cars to wind turbines. BP released a statement lobal carbon emissions were expected to fall quicker than it had previously expected as a result of the war in Ukraine and Biden’s efforts to encourage green investment. ________________

Investment

Higher energy prices, will trigger investment boom:

The higher oil and gas prices will make it more attractive for traditional energy companies to increase their exploration and production at the same time it accelerates decarbonization technology. Spotlighting, U.K and USA spending plans there are major supply shocks and excess demand. Recent events will accelerate the shift towards greener sources of energy in many parts of the world over the long-term. This presents a significant long-term opportunity for investments in infrastructure, renewable and clean technology. ___________________________________________ How were

Investment

Investment in renewable energy can deliver more jobs than fossil fuels:

Investment in renewable energy can create three times as many jobs as investing in fossil fuels, per million pounds invested. Although investment in energy efficiency can bring 5 times as many jobs. Post the wakening of the Ukraine vs. Russia war, energy prices have risen exponentially- causing the UK to increase and invest in their energy security. As a result in the coming days the government is expected to announce an energy security strategy. Additionally, this report signals the government to subsidise a nationwide programme in the skills and creating a supply chain.