Energy sector vision

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Floppy
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@Floppy edited manifesto/energy.md - almost 10 years ago

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What policies should we propose to ensure security and sustainability of our energy supply?

The UK must move to a sustainable and diversified energy future, while safeguarding supply and decreasing dependency on sources of energy in the more volatile areas of the world.

Decarbonisation

We will aim to decarbonise the electricity supply by 2030, through a combination of renewable generation and new nuclear

We will aim to decarbonise the electricity supply by 2030, through a combination of renewable generation and new nuclear

power (including alternative nuclear generation methods such as Thorium power). Fossil fuel plants will be allowed to operate only if capturing 100% of their carbon emissions using CCS technology.

Buy Back Scheme

Putting in place longer term, fixed rate energy buy back schemes will help the small scale, "do-it-yourself" renewable market flourish.

Putting in place longer term, fixed rate energy buy back schemes will help the small scale, "do-it-yourself" renewable market flourish.

A longer term fixed rate buy back will also allow more people to get finance for installations on or near their homes.