If we can move towards more indigenous sources of energy, then we are moving away from insecurities associated with imports.
We are faced with a situation in which the United States is not prepared to get on board Kyoto, so taking it forward from there is difficult.
We now see we're second to California -- and that is one race I'm delighted to be second in.
Transport has never been cheaper and we all want to travel more.
Our aim is to take a visionary lead on research and innovation. We'll be looking to influence the development and deployment of new technologies designed to support the Government's energy policy.
The one swan doesn't mean it has arrived here.