Tom Foulkes, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, said:
The UK’s energy situation is precarious and securing energy supply that is sustainable, affordable and low carbon presents a huge and urgent challenge.
However it is increasingly clear that the current energy model is not capable of meeting this challenge. Prompt action from Government and industry is crucial in order to activate a joined-up approach between heat, transport and electricity generation, resolve funding issues and really drive forward energy efficiency. The energy sector underpins our economy - if confidence in the security of UK energy supply is lost our global competitiveness will be severely affected”
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For further information contact:
Kate Ison
ICE Media Officer
t. 0207 665 2104
kate.ison@ice.org.uk
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) was founded in 1818 to ensure professionalism in civil engineering. It represents 80,000 qualified and student civil engineers in the UK and across the globe. The ICE has long worked with the government of the day to help it to achieve its objectives, and has worked with industry to ensure that construction and civil engineering remain major contributors to the UK economy and UK exports.