Commenting on the new UK–California clean energy partnership, Champa Patel, Executive Director for Government and Policy, said:
“It’s encouraging to see the UK strengthen ties with California — the world’s fourth-largest economy and co-founder of the largest global network of states and regions committed to building greener, more prosperous communities.
At a time of fragile geopolitical tensions, this partnership sends a strong show of leadership that subnational governments are stepping up to drive real economic and environmental progress. California continues to set a powerful example for states and regions worldwide.”
The partnership will unlock new export opportunities, support green jobs across the UK and back British businesses to compete and lead in the fast-growing clean energy market. It will accelerate the rollout of clean technologies, cutting energy bills for families while reducing reliance on volatile fossil fuel markets.
By strengthening community resilience in the face of extreme weather, this collaboration will also help safeguard homes, public services and local economies from the worst impacts of the climate crisis.
Read the full press release here: UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment - GOV.UK