BWEA, UK's leading renewable energy trade association, welcomed today's announcement on the creation of the Department for Climate Change and Energy.

Adam Bruce, BWEA Chairman, said: "The industry believes that forming a department which tackles climate change and energy supply at the same time, is the right way forward if the UK is to deliver on the 2020 renewable energy targets."

BWEA believes that having one department whose remit will be developing energy policy while working to mitigate effects of climate change, could also focus efforts to ensure security of supply.

"This is an example of joined up thinking we have been calling for, which should make a difference both in terms of reducing UK's carbon emissions, and ensuring a sustainable and affordable energy future," concluded Bruce.