New Energy Policy Unveiled By the Conservatives

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The Conservatives have recently unveiled their plans to overhaul the current energy policies of the UK, if they take power at the next election. The plan includes 12 new steps that would be put into play, which include securing energy supplies and improving energy efficiency of buildings.

Leader of the party, David Cameron, said that the new policy is a ‘long-overdue reform of British energy policy’ that will help to minimise costs to consumers.

The plan includes a number of measures, such as micro-generation, waste heat capture, biomass and biogas, and combined heat and power. On top of this, there will also be a green investment bank that will include green bonds that support investment into low carbon and energy efficient technology. A new planning process would mean limits on carbon prices.

The policy also speaks about a ‘Green Deal’ which would help to improve energy efficiency in properties across the country. This would include measures such as double glazing to help make homes more energy efficient as well as to save homeowners money on energy bills. An energy internet would mean that homeowners could keep better track of what they are using.

The Combined Heat and Power Association have welcomed these plans, calling it ‘a progressive and pragmatic agenda’. The plans have also been praised by Friends of the Earth, after they have recently been pushing for a green investment bank.