Proceeding contribution from Chris Huhne (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 12 July 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Electricity Market Reform.

Electricity Market Reform

Ofgem's overall estimate is that we need new energy infrastructure investment across all energy sources, including gas, of £200 billion. In terms of plant and grid connections alone for electricity, we are talking about £110 billion over the next 10 years. That is roughly double the normal level of energy investment that takes place in this country. That will be a significant source of demand to fuel the recovery, and of extra jobs, and there will be enormous opportunities for growth throughout the country.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 531 c188
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Carbon capture and storage Electricity generation Ofgem Electricity Power stations Prices Microgeneration Renewable energy Taxation Seas and oceans Wind power Carbon emissions Fossil fuelled power stations Ofgem Review
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Electricity Market Reform

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