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Meeting the energy challenge a white paper on energy [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London TSO 2007ISBN:
  • 978101712422
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.790941 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Presents detailed proposals of the Government?s international and domestic energy strategy. Describes the current energy climate, including growing evidence of climate change, rising fuel prices and a need for greater investment in energy infrastructure. Key arguments are the need for substantially increased nuclear power and renewable sources to provide future energy supplies. Also proposes free real-time electricity meters for homes, incentives for coal mining where appropriate, higher environmental standards for new build homes, and a carbon trading scheme for large organisations.

Presents detailed proposals of the Government?s international and domestic energy strategy. Describes the current energy climate, including growing evidence of climate change, rising fuel prices and a need for greater investment in energy infrastructure. Key arguments are the need for substantially increased nuclear power and renewable sources to provide future energy supplies. Also proposes free real-time electricity meters for homes, incentives for coal mining where appropriate, higher environmental standards for new build homes, and a carbon trading scheme for large organisations.