UK's Penn on Green Finance Plan

The video discusses the UK's progress in renewable energy, highlighting that nearly 40% of its power comes from renewable sources, which is double that of the US. The UK plans to further increase this percentage to meet net zero targets. The video compares the UK's green investment to the US's Inflation Reduction Act, noting that the UK has invested more relative to its economy. The UK has committed £30 billion to green industries and aims to mobilize private sector investment in areas like offshore wind and carbon capture.

What percentage of the UK's power was generated from renewable sources last year?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

How does the UK's renewable energy generation compare to that of the US?

• The UK generates about the same amount of renewable energy as the US.

• The UK generates less renewable energy than the US.

• The UK generates triple the renewable energy compared to the US.

• The UK generates double the renewable energy compared to the US.

How much new money is allocated in the US Inflation Reduction Act for renewable energy?

• $400 billion

• $600 billion

• $300 billion

• $500 billion

What is the UK's investment commitment over the coming years?

• £10 billion

• £20 billion

• £30 billion

• £40 billion

Which areas are included in the UK's plan to mobilize more private sector investment?

• Nuclear energy and solar panels

• Floating offshore wind and carbon capture

• Hydroelectric power and geothermal energy

• Biofuels and tidal energy