Energy Efficiency
The United Kingdom government has instituted several policies designed to increase energy efficiency. These include the roll out of smart meters, the Green Deal, the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and Climate Change Agreements.
In tackling the energy trilemma saving energy is the cheapest of all measures. Guardian pointed out in 2012 that by 2050, Germany projects a 25% drop in electricity demand: the UK projects a rise of up to 66%. MP and Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey pointed out in November 2012 that a modest 10% reduction in 2030 means five fewer power stations and £4bn cut from bills.
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