Reform UK's energy and environment policy is one of its most distinctive positions — directly opposing the cross-party consensus on net zero. The party argues that the race to decarbonise the UK economy by 2050 is economically destructive, regressive, and geopolitically naive.
Core Pledges
- Scrap the 2050 net zero target
- Cancel all green levies on energy bills — saving households up to £500 per year
- Fast-track new North Sea oil and gas licences
- Reverse the North Sea windfall tax
- Stop new wind and solar farm approvals on agricultural land
- Invest in new nuclear power stations
- Keep petrol and diesel cars — scrap the EV mandate for 2030
The Energy Bills Crisis
Energy bills remain significantly above pre-2021 levels. Reform UK blames the reliance on intermittent wind and solar power and the green levies added to household bills, which it says effectively subsidise renewable energy companies at the expense of consumers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reform UK wants to scrap the UK's 2050 net zero target, which they argue is unachievable and unaffordable. They would cancel all green levies on energy bills, scrap proposed wind farm expansions, and invest in North Sea oil and gas instead.
Yes. Reform UK wants to fast-track new North Sea oil and gas licences, reverse the windfall tax on energy companies, and invest in carbon capture technology. They argue this would reduce energy bills and improve energy security.
Reform UK wants to cut energy bills by scrapping all green levies and subsidies. They estimate this could reduce household energy bills by up to £500 per year. They also want to invest in new nuclear power stations for long-term energy security.
Reform UK opposes industrial-scale onshore wind and solar farms on agricultural land. They want to halt planning approvals for new wind and solar projects and review existing planning consents.
Reform UK does not dispute that climate change is occurring. Their policy position is that the UK's unilateral net zero target causes enormous economic damage while having negligible impact on global temperatures, given that the UK contributes less than 1% of global emissions.
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