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Energy Wales: A Low Carbon Transition

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This document sets out what we intend to do to drive the change to a sustainable, low carbon economy for Wales.

As a nation, we are rich in energy resources. We want to harness those resources to create a more prosperous future for Wales.

Although issues such as climate change are challenges, they also present opportunities. We want to lead the change to low carbon and create a better future whilst maximising the long term benefits to Wales at every step of the way.

The document shows how we will act to make this happen and describes:

  • Our ambition; 
  • The importance of energy;
  • Where we are now;
  • The transition to Low Carbon;
  • How we will make a difference by:
    • Providing leadership on energy in Wales;
    • Maximising the benefit energy can deliver for Wales; and
    • Acting now for Wales’ long term energy future.