Capacity market scheme to keep power stations on standby for peak demand could add £38 a year to each household bill
The government has been accused of burying bad news during an election period after publishing a report (pdf) that says an emergency scheme to keep the lights on could add £38 a year to each household bill.
The cash is going towards the cost of a “capacity market” scheme under which energy companies have been paid to keep their power stations on standby for times of peak demand.
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Source: Guardian Environment