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title: The UK Government has today (July 8) released 'A Plan for Jobs 2020' paper outlining the next steps for the UK as we recover from the coronavirus pandemic, including a £2 billion fund to support homeowners and landlords in making their homes more energy-efficient. - PES - Power & Energy Solution
description: "Responding, Claire Mack, Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables, said: \"\"We welcome the measures announced today by the Chancellor to improve the energy performance of our buildings which will support the adoption of low-carbon heating technology. \"\"This investment follows the principles that are integral to a green economic recovery and is a welcome step towards reviving our [...]"
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# [The UK Government has today (July 8) released 'A Plan for Jobs 2020' paper outlining the next steps for the UK as we recover from the coronavirus pandemic, including a £2 billion fund to support homeowners and landlords in making their homes more energy-efficient. - PES - Power & Energy Solution](https://pes.eu.com/press-releases/the-uk-government-has-today-july-8-released-a-plan-for-jobs-2020-paper-outlining-the-next-steps-for-the-uk-as-we-recover-from-the-coronavirus-pandemic-including)

 Written by [Admin](https://pes.eu.com/press-releases/author/admin) | Jul 8, 2020 11:00:00 PM

**Responding, Claire Mack, Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables, said**:

> "We welcome the measures announced today by the Chancellor to improve the energy performance of our buildings which will support the adoption of low-carbon heating technology.
> 
> "This investment follows the principles that are integral to a green economic recovery and is a welcome step towards reviving our economy which also helps to accelerate our progress towards net-zero.
> 
> "Ending the UK's contribution to climate change by 2050 is a major challenge and the decarbonisation of heat will be key to achieving this.
> 
> "We look forward to further announcements from the UK Government to build on the initiatives announced today, and to understand how they will work with the Scottish Government to support a green economic recovery."

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