A consultation has launched in Wales, setting out proposals for a single national public energy company.

The company would bring together existing energy organisations and help ensure that more of the economic benefits from Wales’s energy resources flow to people, communities, businesses and public services in Wales.

This proposal aims to increase Welsh ownership of energy projects and help communities, businesses and public services make better use of energy produced in Wales.

Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, said: "Wales has huge potential to generate clean energy from our natural resources.

"We want to make sure the benefits of that energy are felt by people and communities across Wales, both in jobs and growth but eventually in lower bills too.

"Wales is on the verge of a second (or another) energy revolution and this time we want to make sure we keep more of the benefits here.

"This consultation is about how we can build a stronger Welsh energy sector, support local ownership and create lasting value for future generations. It’s about cheaper, cleaner energy that is made and owned in Wales.

"We want to hear from people, communities, businesses and organisations across Wales about how this company should work and what it should deliver."