The capacity mechanism is flawed and will put up bills

Debate continues over how one of the key initiatives in the Energy Bill - a capacity mechanism - should be handled. Drawn up in response to fears of future electricity supply shortages, the capacity market would allow government to pay generators who can guarantee to supply electricity, and to customers who can guarantee to reduce their demand, at times when supply is tight.

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