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🔗 The Regulatory Path to Redeveloping Power Plants As we embrace a sustainable future, planning for the decommissioning and redevelopment of power plants like Huntly Power Station become crucial. As New Zealand's PM recently said "...where there's things that other countries have done well in, we should just steal it and make sure we bring that into New Zealand's thinking as well". The approach used at Ratcliff-on-Soar in the UK is a good example of the regulatory enablers that governments can use to support an industry lead energy transition. https://lnkd.in/gYb-uucr 🏭 The key lies in effective regulation and government support. The recent redevelopment of Ratcliffe-on-Soar into a zero-carbon technology hub showcases the power of Local Development Orders (LDOs) in driving such transformations. 🌱 With LDOs, local authorities can provide a flexible planning framework, ensuring the needs of future occupiers and mitigating risks. This approach not only accelerates development but also retains jobs and skills in the community. 📈 The result? A projected creation of 7,000-8,000 jobs and a £513m annual boost to the East Midlands economy. Let’s discuss how regulation and government initiatives can be catalysts for green growth and economic prosperity. #SustainableDevelopment #GreenEnergy #EconomicGrowth #EnergyTransition

Redeveloping the site of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power station

Redeveloping the site of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power station

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