UK does not plan energy saving measures despite risk of blackouts

UK does not plan energy saving measures despite risk of blackouts

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However, when asked by the Sky News channel about the need to urge the British to save energy, as foreseen by most European governments, the Secretary of State for Climate, Graham Stuartassured that the government “don’t send that message”.

“There are good reasons why people prefer showers to baths because it can reduce their bill (…), but that does not affect our energy security“, he affirmed and added”people are not going to be asked to unplug things (…) when it makes no difference to our energy security.”

“We think we have a diverse and robust supply In all the most likely scenarios, we’ll be fine, but we are preparing for everything“, accurate.

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Stuart He did not want to confirm, but neither did he denypress reports according to which an initial energy saving campaignrejected at the last minute by the prime minister.

In this framework, Truss affirmed that he does not want a “Nanny Status” nor tell people what to do, following the ultraliberal tradition of Conservative Party British.

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Ultimately, Stuart argued on Sky News that “andwe are in a good position compared to our European neighbours. We are not dependent on Russian gas. Almost half of our gas consumption is produced in the UK”. However, he admitted that, due to the war in Ukraine and the consequent limitations on Russian gas supply, “This winter carries more risks than the previous ones“.

Stuart also dismissed the idea of ​​the rationing in a UK still traumatized by memories of the blackouts and energy rationing of 1970, following the oil crisis.

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