Commenting on the creation of the new department, Nick Horler, ScottishPower Chief Executive, said:

“This is an opportunity for a holistic and coordinated approach to the giant challenges of ensuring energy security and protecting the environment. The UK faces a significant investment challenge to deliver urgently required low carbon generation in the form of renewables and other emerging technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage. ScottishPower looks forward to working with the new department and Secretary of State.”

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