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Clean Power to Combat Cost-of-Living Crisis in the UK

Lawrence Ankutseby Lawrence Ankutse
May 31, 2024
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The UK is grappling with a surge in the cost of living, exacerbated by soaring energy prices and the looming threat of climate change.

Households are feeling the pinch as inflation hits record highs, driving up the costs of essentials.

Energy bills have spiked dramatically, a result of both market volatility and a push towards greener, albeit initially costly, energy sources.

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Meanwhile, climate change threatens the UK with extreme weather, impacting agriculture and infrastructure.

The government faces mounting pressure to balance immediate economic relief with long-term sustainability, amid calls for more robust climate action and support for struggling families.

In a significant move to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, Labour has promised to prioritize clean energy development within months of a potential election victory.

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The establishment of Great British Energy, a publicly owned entity dedicated to investing in domestic power sources, forms a core part of Labour’s six-point “first steps” policy.

The initiative aims to reduce energy bills and alleviate the financial strain on families by focusing on renewable energy sources.

Early investments from Great British Energy will prioritize wind and solar projects across the UK. Additionally, Labour plans to position Scotland as a global leader in emerging technologies such as floating offshore wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage (CCS).

The company’s operations will be funded through a windfall tax on large oil and gas firms, with an initial capital injection of £8.3 billion over the course of a parliamentary term.

Former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance endorsed Labour’s plan, stating that the benefits are vast: lower energy bills, job creation, innovative business opportunities, energy security, and climate leadership.

Vallance emphasized the importance of moving swiftly to develop a clean power system, viewing it as a crucial investment rather than a mere expense.

“Being self-sufficient in energy will ensure our country is never again left vulnerable to the instability of international fossil fuel markets,” he remarked.

This initiative comes in response to the recent energy price shocks, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Energy Costs On The Rise

Labour highlighted that over the past two years, a typical family paid £1,880 more on energy bills than they would have if prices had remained stable.

Furthermore, the government spent £94 billion of taxpayers’ money on capping energy costs during this period.

Labour cited the Office of Budget Responsibility’s warnings that continued dependence on gas could lead to a recurrence of the energy crisis, potentially burdening households with an additional £900 in annual energy costs.

The party criticized the Conservatives for leaving families exposed to such risks, framing the upcoming election as a choice between higher bills and energy insecurity under the Tories or lower bills and energy security under Labour.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer, Labour leader

“The pain and misery of the cost-of-living crisis was directly caused by the Tories’ failure to make Britain resilient, leaving us at the mercy of fossil fuel markets controlled by dictators like Putin. Our clean power mission with Great British Energy will take back control of our destiny and invest in cheap, clean homegrown energy that we control.”

Keir Starmer

Echoing Starmer’s sentiments, Ed Miliband, Labour’s shadow energy security and net zero secretary, asserted that Great British Energy will be instrumental in reducing bills and enhancing energy independence.

However, not everyone is convinced. Claire Coutinho, the energy security and net zero secretary, accused Labour of making an unfunded promise with Great British Energy, arguing it would burden taxpayers.

She also criticized Labour’s stance against new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea, suggesting it would negatively impact jobs.

As the political battle over energy policy intensifies, the electorate faces a critical decision on the future direction of the UK’s energy strategy and its implications for household finances.

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