Establish delivery agencies for the highest priority and most complex net zero programmes

113.  As discussed, major net zero programmes would benefit from greater long-term consistency. The net zero challenge relies on delivering major programmes to roll out or develop new technologies, such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure or new nuclear power stations. By focusing on long term plans and 'pathways' for key sectors, we can galvanise deployment, development of supply chains and bolster the focus on skills and training.

114.  The Government has already recognised the value of establishing long-term bodies outside of departments in order to deliver some of these programmes. The British Energy Security Strategy announced that the Government will scope and set up a body, Great British Nuclear (GBN), to develop a pipeline of new nuclear projects and support the UK's nuclear industry. Based on the evidence presented to the Review, this model appears to be an attractive one to replicate for other major priorities.

115.  We recommend that the Government considers creating new separate delivery agencies to deliver long-term decarbonisation programmes. These would:

•  Own the long-term delivery of policy ambitions set by departments, e.g. targets for rolling out specific new energy infrastructure;

•  Be accountable for delivery to their sponsoring departments and to relevant parliamentary select committees;

•  Regularly publish data on progress; and

•  Work closely with the Devolved Administrations.