ALFED Calls on UK Government for Urgent Industrial Energy Reform

Published: Jun 17, 2025 00:40

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The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has urged the UK Government to take swift action on industrial electricity pricing, warning that current rates—about 50% higher than those in key European economies—are undermining the aluminium sector’s competitiveness and resilience.

In a letter to Baroness Curran at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, ALFED stressed aluminium’s strategic role in defence, aerospace, and infrastructure. The submission calls for aligning UK power costs with European levels, exploring tools like ARENH-style contracts or gas caps, and developing a clear cross-departmental pricing reform roadmap. A unified industrial voice, ALFED says, is essential for long-term growth, job creation, and decarbonisation.

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