Cameron Plan for a Low Carbon Economy
David Cameron launched plans to create a low carbon economy in a live webcast.
The policies outlined in the live webcast include:
- An electricity internet – to add computing intelligence to electricity networks by introducing a smart grid and the use of smart meters in homes. This will allow demand and supply to be intelligently managed, and pave the way for large-scale use of renewable energy sources.
- A system of feed-in tariffs – to create a decentralised energy revolution by paying people who produce energy from renewable resources
- A new national recharging network – this will enable Britain to lead the world in replacing traditional cars with electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
- New low carbon energy sources – to enable biogas, methane produced from farm and food wastes, to replace up to 50% of our residential gas heating
- Low carbon buildings, transport and commerce – including a new entitlement for every home to be fitted with up to £6,500 of energy efficient improvements