Miliband poised to charge homes in South more for electricity
- Ed Miliband is backing plans to charge households in the South more for electricity, which critics label a 'postcode lottery' system.
- The proposed zonal pricing could save over £3.7 billion annually by stopping costly 'constraint' payments to wind farms, according to FTI Consultants.
- A survey by RenewableUK indicates that 58% of people oppose regional pricing, fearing increased household bills and investment deterrents in renewable energy.
- Supporters argue that the changes could lower overall household bills through a more efficient energy market.
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Government to decide on 'postcode pricing' plan for electricity bills by summer
So-called "zonal pricing" could see the south of England pay more for electricity bills than parts of Scotland. It comes as energy secretary Ed Miliband doubles down on the case for more clean power, while a Trump official invokes the Bible to support US energy policy.
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