UK: Secretary of State Announces Members of Offshore Wind Programme Board

Secretary of State Edward Davey today announced the membership of the industry-led Offshore Wind Programme Board which is chaired by Adam Bruce, the Global Head of Corporate Affairs at Mainstream Renewable Power.

The Offshore Wind Programme Board has been established following the recommendations in the Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force report. It brings together senior representatives from industry (including developers and supply chain), Government, The Crown Estate and Statutory Nature Conservation advisors and is based on successful models used in other sectors such as the Oil and Gas PILOT group.

 Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Edward Davey said:

 “In the coming decades, offshore wind will play an increasingly important role in our energy mix, delivering secure and clean energy and supporting jobs and growth.

 “The UK is the biggest market in the world for offshore wind and we are determined to continue that success and reap the economic benefits.

 “Today I am appointing members to the Offshore Wind Programme Board with the skills and experience to drive down costs, tackle barriers to offshore wind and develop the UK supply chain.”

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Press release, November 27, 2012; Image: decc