Why is large scale HYDRO not exempt from the Climatic Change Levy?
– This is Government Policy – it does not seem logical – there are many inconsistencies about the Renewable Obligation – e.g.:- • The premable says the driving force is the need to reduce Carbon Dioxide levels. However, the proposed 10% renewable component will do absolutely nothing towards this. Since the whole of the new renewables will be taken up meeting the increase in the demand for electricity. In addition, if nuclear stations are closed and not replaced, we shall see an increase in carbon dioxide – despite what Prescott and Meacher may say. • the emphasis is solely on grid connected electricity – nothing is proposed that would help heat generation – e..g solar water heaters. – see the the main Energy WEB links page and in particular the link to the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution.
