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Starting soon: Online launch of #ConnectingTheWatts. Looking forward to hearing from @darrenpjones, @IanMcCluskey (@IGEMGi), @macleank (@UKERCHQ), Prof Paul Ekins @UCL, @claudiajaksch, @reindeloor & Verity Winn (@Policy_Connect). policyconnect.org.uk/events/launch-…

@darrenpjones @IanMcCluskey @IGEMGi @macleank @UKERCHQ @ucl @claudiajaksch @reindeloor @Policy_Connect Starting now! Thanks to @Policy_Connect interim CEO @claudiajaksch for introducing the session. Live tweets to follow here - join in with #ConnectingTheWatts.

We now hear from @macleank: "Decarbonisation is simply such an important topic. We've had many years and reports setting the aspirations around #ClimateChange, but now is the time for action. The recognition of the need for a #NetZero delivery authority is a key recommendation"

"We have not done anything like this before. Government has recognised the scale and pace of change required and we welcome their targets announced at #COP26 and recent strategies. We have to think now urgently about how to deliver on these." @darrenpjones #ConnectingTheWatts

We now move to a Q&A with @darrenpjones, chair of @CommonsBEIS #ConnectingTheWatts

Report co-author @reindeloor: This has been a pivotal year for #NetZero policy in the UK, as #COP26 President and publishing key government strategies. Now is the time for action: we need clear and decisive leadership to deliver #NetZero. #ConnectingTheWatts

.@reindeloor says "There are three important steps government must take to ensure we meet our #NetZero goals:
1. Every government department needs to sign up to apply a Net Zero Test to its individual strategies and policies.
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2. Local government and partners need to be empowered to plan the transition and resourced to make it happen.
3. Government must establish a #NetZero Delivery Authority to bridge the gaps between gov and its agencies and between local and national levels.”
#ConnectingTheWatts

Report co-author @reindeloor outlines our recommendation that government should establish a #NetZero Delivery Authority and explains what that Authority would do. More about the Authority on our website: policyconnect.org.uk/research/conne… #ConnectingTheWatts

This action-oriented report says a #NetZero Delivery Authority is urgently needed to provide delivery leadership and ensure a just transition, including recommendations for government in four areas: governance, skills and standards, public engagement and business models.

Report co-author Verity Winn outlines the recommendations in #PublicEngagement, including that government and the Delivery Authority should roll out independent consumer information hubs to provide tailored advice about #NetZero. #ConnectingTheWatts

Our next speaker is @IanMcCluskey, Head of Technical and Policy @IGEMGi. "One of the key findings of this report is the need for a whole-systems approach bringing together gas and electricity supply and distribution among others." #ConnectingTheWatts

Next up is Professor Paul Ekins from @UCL: "In order to get anywhere near #NetZero, we need a revolution in #Skills; we need businesses that can make money by getting to net zero; and we need communities that are prepared for the net zero transition." #ConnectingTheWatts

We now move to a Q&A between our attendees and speakers. #ConnectingTheWatts

.@reindeloor wraps up today's session speaking out the next steps for this inquiry, as we now begin the challenge of making these recommendations a reality. #ConnectingTheWatts

And that's a wrap! Thank you very much to our speakers @darrenpjones @IanMcCluskey @macleank @UKERCHQ Prof Paul Ekins @UCL, sponsors Baxi Heating @IGEMGi @energyutilities @eonenergyuk @WorcesterBosch & co-chairs @darrenpjones @Wera_Hobhouse @Alex_Stafford. policyconnect.org.uk/research/conne…