Building Britain's Future set out a range of commitments that will positively benefit sustainability, including ensuring investment in energy efficiency and the next generation of renewables, nuclear and clean coal technology to make Britain a global leader in low carbon industries; incentives for the take up of low carbon buses; developing a National Cycle Plan to promote cycling as a mainstream form of personal transport; and a commitment over the next two years to build 20,000 new energy efficient social and affordable homes.