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Households Could Be Given Cash Back Through Their Electricity Bills

ccc if they reduce the amount of energy they consume by installing green bulbs such as LED lighting

Indeed, energy secretary Ed Davey said he is planning to reduce electricity demand dramatically across the UK, as households face the prospect of rising energy prices.

Households are currently facing an average dual bill of around £1,300 a year but they could get money back for each unit of electricity they manage to save.

This would hand a double financial reward, through lower bills and also money back on top of this.

The proposals come as the government is set to publish details of the Energy Bill, which is set to pave the way for thousands of extra wind farms and nuclear power stations in the UK.

Current estimates show that bills could rise by as much as £178 per household by 2030 under the government's current energy measures.

It is expected that within eight years, the cost of nuclear and wind farms could make up around £94 of the household bill.

Last night (November 28th) ministers revealed they would exempt heavy industry from paying "low carbon costs" for the installation of wind farms and nuclear power stations. 

Mr Davey said the coalition is "absolutely determined to help cut energy bills".

He suggested that households could be using up to ten per cent less energy by 2030, which he believes will make a significant difference to the size of bills.

"In a world of rising gas prices we must power our homes and businesses in a much more efficient way," he continued.

"That's why I am setting out economy-wide, ambitious proposals to cut electricity demand. These build on our energy efficiency strategy published earlier this month and will help us lower bills and reduce the need for expensive new energy generation."

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Source: http://www.scotlightdirect.co.uk/lighting-news/Ceiling-Lights/Households-could-get-cash-back-for-saving-energy/801497772
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