UK energy system is in thrall to giant utilities at customers' expense
by Leo Murray from on (#DXJ7)
George Osborne's budget is yet another knock to UK renewables. Let's learn from Germany, where cooperation and a strong local energy sector thrives
Energy is having a bad week. Today's Energy Bill formalises the demise of onshore wind development in the UK. Osborne's emergency budget surprised everyone by applying a carbon tax to renewable energy - yes, you read that right.
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