Research: Renewables and nuclear help Britain avoid £15bn in winter energy costs

Michael Holder
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RenewableUK estimates low carbon power sources helped slash demand for costly fossil gas imports over winter period

Low carbon power sources made up over 60 per cent of Britain's electricity over the entire winter period, saving consumers more than £15bn in energy costs by shielding them from expensive fossil gas imports,...

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