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Proceeding contribution from Chris Huhne (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 27 May 2010. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Energy and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Energy and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Let me make a little progress. The measures might also include a requirement for energy companies to provide more information on energy bills in order to empower consumers, including information on the cheapest tariff available and how a household's energy usage compares to similar households, and a framework for the development of a smart grid to revolutionise the management of supply and demand for electricity in a low-carbon future. Again, the emphasis is on saving as well as on new generation. If we can have a smart grid that enables us to take some of the peaks out of electricity demand, that in turn will allow us to install less capacity and provide what we have to provide in a more economical manner.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
510 c313 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conservation Climate change Biodiversity Environment Energy Energy supply Planning Natural gas Nuclear power Prices Standards Renewable energy Wind power Infrastructure Planning Commission
Link
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