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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2018 (named day). It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Monday, 14 May 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Wind Power

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of its policy on onshore wind energy on domestic energy prices.

Answer

Our policies for delivering clean growth generated an average net saving on household energy bills of £14 in 2016[1].The Clean Growth Strategy sets out our ambition to secure the lowest electricity costs in Europe, particularly for domestic consumers, and also to deliver the Government’s carbon targets and ensure security of supply.

[1] PG 42 Clean Growth Strategy - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/700496/clean-growth-strategy-correction-april-2018.pdf


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
141679
Session
2017-19
Attachment
Clean Growth Strategy
Subjects
Prices Wind power
Link
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