Energy Independence Bill Introduced in Parliament

North Sea oil ban moves closer as Labour presses ahead with 'landmark' energy bill

Labour's plan to ban all new North Sea oil exploration licences came a step closer today as its Energy Independence Bill was presented to Parliament.The "landmark legislation" is set to bring an end to decades of searching for new oil and gas fields in British waters.The Energy Independence Bill, which contains a range of measures including a formal ban on fracking, was described by Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh as "a first downpayment on f…

Energy Independence Bill introduced in Parliament

The government has introduced the Energy Independence Bill in Parliament. Labour says that the “landmark” legislation will enable families and businesses to benefit from a fairer energy system, cheaper bills and greater public control. The Energy Independence Bill is what the government describes as a ‘down payment’ on longer-term reforms that aim to fix the energy system and help deliver clean power.   The government will bring forward amendmen…

Energy reforms to cut bills and put power back in people's hands

Energy reforms aim to cut bills and put power back in people’s hands

Building on last week’s Budget, today, the government announced it will bring forward amendments to the Energy Independence Bill to support plans to scrap standing charges on household gas bills, ending the daily charge paid even when no gas is used. The move will give around 23 million households greater control over their energy costs, […] The post Energy reforms aim to cut bills and put power back in people’s hands first appeared on theenergy…