Stephen
Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has signed an EDM
congratulating the Government on their energy reduction plan.
Proposals
to dramatically reduce electricity demand across the UK were published by the
Government late last year. They demonstrate that just a 10% reduction in
electricity demand could produce savings of around £4billion by 2030. It would
also cut 4.5 megatonnes of carbon – the equivalent of that produced by one
large city in a year.
Mr
Metcalfe commented: “I signed the EDM to congratulate the Government on these
sensible plans. Cutting the amount of electricity used in Britain is much
cheaper than paying firms to supply additional energy. These plans will not
only save money through lower bills but will reduce some of the need for new
generation capacity.”
“We are
leading the way on efficiency, helping to put the UK at the forefront of the
growing global market for energy efficiency goods and driving growth in green
jobs.”
The
publication of the Electricity Demand Reduction consultation by the Department
for Energy and Climate Change, demonstrates that Ministers are taking the
issues of energy saving, efficiency and waste reduction extremely seriously.
Energy
Secretary Edward Davey said: “The Coalition Government is absolutely determined
to help cut energy bills for consumer, reduce costs for businesses and bring
down our emissions. We need to make our energy supply fit for the 21st
century, and in a world of rising gas prices, we must power our homes and businesses
in a much more efficient way.”
Mr
Metcalfe added: “The previous Labour Government failed to carry this exercise.
Now under this Government, the residents of South Basildon and East Thurrock
will enjoy reduced bills, less waste and warmer homes.”
