http://standpointmag.co.uk/taxonomy/term/59 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://standpointmag.co.uk/features-january-february-12-the-secret-of-cheap-energy-fire-chris-huhne-patrick-heren-energy <p><b>Author:</b>Patrick Heren</p><p align="justify"> <br />DECC and Energy Trends (DECC Publications guide)</p><p align="justify">Given the norms of modern political contest, it is not surprising that at the last election in 2010 the three main parties offered almost identical energy policies — or rather, climate change and energy policies. Each promised an enormous shift to low-carbon electricity generation by 2020, with more to come by mid-century. Each promised a green bank and a massive increase in energy conservation. Each vowed to encourage carbon capture and storage projects, and to prevent construction of any but the cleanest coal-fired power stations.</p><p><a href="http://standpointmag.co.uk/features-january-february-12-the-secret-of-cheap-energy-fire-chris-huhne-patrick-heren-energy"><span>read more</span></a></p> http://standpointmag.co.uk/features-january-february-12-the-secret-of-cheap-energy-fire-chris-huhne-patrick-heren-energy#comments Chris Huhne DECC Energy Features Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:20:21 +0000 Frances Weaver 4260 at http://standpointmag.co.uk