Power industry: EU could save £66bn per year with single market

Jessica Shankleman
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New Eurelectric report calls for end to national renewable energy subsidy schemes in favour of stronger carbon price

Europe could save up to £66bn a year, cutting each household's electricity bill by more than £100 in the process, by developing an EU-wide electricity market, according to a major new report released today....

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