The new government has wasted no time in spelling out where it stands on renewables support – last week acting to cut onshore wind support but this week giving the greenlight to the first tidal power project planned for Swansea Bay. Those poised to lead the scrutiny of Government policy via the energy and environment select committees took shape with the end of chair nominations on Wednesday, and Ofwat faced its own scrutiny as Welsh Water plans 360 job cuts to meet its efficiency targets.
Editor’s Week – Government greenlights the world’s first tidal lagoon project, energy and environment select committees take shape, and Ofwat is slammed over Welsh Water job cuts.
