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A report on progress in decarbonising electricity generation in Great Britain during the period 2012-2014

Under Section 5 of the Energy Act 2010, the Government is required to prepare a report on progress during a specified reporting period in decarbonising electricity generation in Great Britain.

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A report on progress in decarbonising electricity generation in Great Britain during the period 2012-2014

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Under Section 5 of the Energy Act 2010, the Government is required to prepare a report on progress during a specified reporting period in decarbonising electricity generation in Great Britain.

This progress report covers the period January 2012 to end of December 2014. It presents headline generation figures and details of policies introduced over the period to bring about further decarbonisation over time.

Where relevant, note is made of the recommendations of the Committee on Climate Change and how these have been addressed.

Published 17 December 2015