UK Govt Plans Reform Of Electricity Market In Energy Bill

UK Govt Plans Reform Of Electricity Market In Energy Bill
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Τετ, 9 Μαΐου 2012 - 17:49
The U.K. government plans to reform the electricity market in legislation designed to enable GBP110 billion investment into low-carbon power generation such as giant offshore wind farms and new nuclear power stations.
The U.K. government plans to reform the electricity market in legislation designed to enable GBP110 billion investment into low-carbon power generation such as giant offshore wind farms and new nuclear power stations.

The legislative plans were announced Wednesday by the Queen in the state opening of Parliament and will include incentives for low-carbon power. It will also introduce an emissions performance standard designed to prevent construction of new coal-fired power plants without carbon capture and storage technology.

"My government will propose reform of the electricity market to deliver secure, clean and affordable electricity and ensure prices are fair," the Queen told parliament.

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