Renewable subsidy cuts might raise bills in the long term, but we don’t know by how much
Uncertainty among investors might make it more expensive to finance energy projects in future. Read
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Politics
We do fact checks and explain news about UK politics, helping you understand key issues and claims.
Is the UK making progress towards its 2020 renewables target?
Without further action from the government the UK will miss its target to get 15% of energy from renewable sources by 2020. Read
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UK carbon emissions are falling
The drop in UK carbon dioxide emissions was the largest since comparable records began. Read
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Onshore wind: how much investment would be affected by early closure of the subsidy?
We look into some of the available evidence on money that's been invested in onshore wind projects. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
How much of our energy comes from wind? MPs disagree
While debating the Energy Bill, MPs disputed each other’s statistics on how much of the UK’s electricity comes from wind turbines. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Would early closure of the Renewables Obligation to onshore wind cost £100 million?
The government says closing the Renewables Obligation to onshore wind early will bring benefits of £160 million. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
What effect on the public purse would closing the Renewables Obligation early have?
The impact of the early closure of the Renewables Obligation to onshore wind on public finances. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
How much will closing the Renewables Obligation early save on your bills?
The government's best estimate is that the early closure will cut the average household's electricity bill by 30p, but there's some uncertainty about this. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
The proposed Renewables Obligation cut off: how much onshore wind capacity loses out?
The government wants to close the Renewables Obligation to onshore wind a year early. How much capacity would miss out on its proposed grace period? Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
How many jobs could be lost in onshore wind?
It's been suggested that closing the Renewables Obligation to onshore wind could threaten 19,000 jobs. Read
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