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Fight on for wind power subsidies
After conducting technical studies, the energy department proposed a subsidy cut of 10% for power from onshore wind.
But the chancellor is under pressure from back-benchers to scrap subsidies, and is said to favour a 25% cut.
The industry body, Renewable UK, says it may take legal action if the government makes a decision that overrides its own technical evidence.
July 5, 2012
by Roger Harrabin
in BBC News
Wind power firms warn they may take the government to court if they get caught in a political row over subsidies.
After conducting technical studies, the energy department proposed a subsidy cut of 10% for power from onshore wind.
But the chancellor is under pressure from back-benchers to scrap subsidies, and is said to favour a 25% cut.
The industry body, Renewable UK, says it may take legal action if the government makes a decision that overrides its own technical evidence.
"It's really important this process is seen to be evidence-based and rational," said Gordon Edge of Renewable UK.
"The government took... [continue via Web link]
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