The report noted that without strong action Britain will miss its 31% target of cutting emissions by 2025 and could only manage a 21% reduction.
The CCC said there has been good progress in improving the fuel efficiency of new cars, as required by EU regulation, and in investing in wind generation under the Renewables Obligation.
The uptake of electric vehicles has been low and progress with carbon capture and storage (CCS) was also slow even though foundations were laid for the electric vehicle market and for demonstration of CCS.
According to report, progress on energy efficiency had plummeted’ with only 170,000 cavity walls were insulated in 2013, when compared more than 600,000 in 2012
The CCC urged the UK Government to address the high degree of uncertainty about its support for low-carbon capacity in power sector beyond 2020.
It urged the government to set a carbon intensity target for 2030 and provide funding to deliver strategies for commercialising offshore wind.
CCC chairman Lord Deben said: "Climate Change demands urgent action. We have started on the road and we are being joined by much of the rest of the world.
"However, despite our success, the UK is still not on track to meet our statutory commitment to cut emissions by 80 per cent."
"The longer we leave it, the costlier it becomes. This report shows the best and most cost-effective ways to ensure we meet our targets. There is no time to lose."
Image: The CCC report noted that without strong action Britain will miss its 31% target of cutting emissions by 2025. Photo: Courtesy of dan/FreeDigitalPhotos.net.
