GMB says institution of mechanical engineers is right to warn of 55% electricity supply gap by 2025 due to power station closures

Government needs to spell out a proper long term plan for replacement power stations – they can’t keep kicking this can down the road much longer says GMB

GMB, the union for energy and engineering construction workers, commented on the warning from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers that the UK faces an electricity supply gap of up to 55% by 2025 because of the closure of coal and nuclear plants. See notes to editors for copy of report on Press Association.

Brian Strutton, GMB National Secretary for energy, said “This report is right to highlight the looming shortage of electricity generation within the next decade. That’s why GMB and others have consistently called for more direct government investment and incentives for the private sector to invest in securing the nation’s future energy supply.

The government needs to spell out a proper long term plan to replace closing stations – they can’t keep kicking this can down the road much longer.

GMB is hopeful that Hinkley Point C will be given the final green light very soon after so many years of delays.”