UK signals EU electricity deal in King’s Speech briefing


The UK government has outlined plans to negotiate a new electricity agreement with the EU to improve cross-border power trading and support investment in North Sea energy infrastructure.


Background briefing notes published alongside the King’s Speech said closer cooperation with European electricity markets would help reduce power prices, strengthen energy security and support the government’s Clean Power 2030 target.


The proposals could support the expansion of offshore wind generation and future interconnector development between the UK and European markets as North Sea renewable capacity increases.


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