Energy

Question 1

What will the government’s approach to energy bills?

Answer 1

We will keep our existing energy cap and introduce new measures to lower bills. We will give the Competition and Markets Authority enhanced powers to tackle consumer rip-offs and bad business practices.

Question 2

What will the government’s approach to water bills?

Answer 2

Extend the water rebate for those in the South West.

Question 3

What is the Ayrton Fund?

Answer 3

A £1 bn fund to develop affordable and accessible clean energy that will improve lives and help us to lead the world in tackling climate change.

Question 4

What is our record on offshore wind?

Answer 4

We are now the world leader in offshore wind.

Question 5

How much offshore wind power will we develop by 2030?

Answer 5

40 GW

Question 6

What type of wind farms will we make?

Answer 6

Floating wind farms

Question 7

What is our approach to fracking?

Answer 7

We will not support it unless the science shows categorically it can be done safely. We placed a moratorium on fracking in England with immediate effects. We have listened to local communities, so we will not change the planning system.

Question 8

How much will we spend on improving energy efficiency in homes, schools, and hospitals?

Answer 8

£9.2 billion