itsnotoutthere Posted September 11, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Households face an estimated bill of £2,300 each to shut down Britain’s gas grid as part of the Government’s drive towards net zero, a leaked draft of an official report suggests. The cost of decommissioning the grid could reach a total of £65bn, according to a draft National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) report. It is the first time a public body has examined the future of the 176,000-mile network of buried pipes, which serves eight in ten homes but risks becoming obsolete under plans to reach net zero carbon emissions. Unused pipes must be removed or they risk decay and experts fear the potential collapse of roads. Households could be left to foot the bill through higher energy bills or taxes since there is no provision for decommissioning in current government budgets, and energy companies are not obliged to cover the costs. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/households-face-2300-bills-under-net-zero-plans/ar-AA1gu9UM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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