Paul Noon
I doubt whether anyone has yet digested all 142 pages of the electricity White Paper published this afternoon, but some of the measures have been trailed previously and there has already been debate about the proposed carbon floor price – which TUC Congress supported last year.
In general I think the White Paper is right to propose bold action to accelerate the development of low carbon energy. The twin challenges of combating climate change and ensuring security of supply cannot be ignored and deserve equal priority.
The comprehensive package of measures set out finally give the lie – albeit reluctantly – to any idea that either of these objectives will be achieved by relying on the market alone.
