Could a wind power 'bonus' help curb bills this winter?

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Could a wind power 'bonus' help curb bills this winter?

Decision by Ofgem to amend Contracts for Difference cap allowance has paved the way for wind farms to help trim £25 off energy bills from this October

Could UK renewables projects help to ease upward some of the upward pressure on domestic energy bills earlier than expected, thanks to recent reforms from energy regulator Ofgem? That is the question...

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