Blackbeard Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 What ever happened to Dave's windmill? It could have helped. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6505807.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We need to use less energy, tax it more That'll be good for industry..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbeliever Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We havnt run out yet. We need to use less energy, tax it more and better insulation. Perhaps its our democracy at fault for not giving the people what they really want? Energy taxes and insulation requirements are highly regressive. They also force energy intensive industry such as most manufacturing out of the country. Apart from that, great plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Energy taxes and insulation requirements are highly regressive. They also force energy intensive industry such as most manufacturing out of the country. Apart from that, great plan. As recently as 2004, the UK was a net exporter of energy, however by 2010, more than 25% of UK energy was imported. Perhaps lowering the 75% tax on petrol would help with UK companies costs? They could even generate their own electricity, with generators and solar; great idea for libertarians, why should the state control the energy market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 The state doesn't control the energy market, most power is generated by private companies. Even the distribution network was privatised wasn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Perhaps lowering the 75% tax on petrol would help with UK companies costs? You want us to use less energy but then decide to drop the tax on petrol? How do those two ideas connect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 The state doesn't control the energy market, most power is generated by private companies. Even the distribution network was privatised wasn't it? Its regulated and taxes decide what happens. Heating oil is a good option for some households, but it is taxed more than gas and electricity. ---------- Post added 01-08-2016 at 11:18 ---------- You want us to use less energy but then decide to drop the tax on petrol? How do those two ideas connect? 75% tax on vehicle fuel, and 5% on domestic heating; they should be closer together. Fuel needs to have a high tax because it pollutes the air we breath, but it could be a little lower. Not all vehicles with dirty exhaust gases are taxed more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
999tigger Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Its regulated and taxes decide what happens. Heating oil is a good option for some households, but it is taxed more than gas and electricity. ---------- Post added 01-08-2016 at 11:18 ---------- 75% tax on vehicle fuel, and 5% on domestic heating; they should be closer together. Fuel needs to have a high tax because it pollutes the air we breath, but it could be a little lower. Not all vehicles with dirty exhaust gases are taxed more. If you are dropping the tax on fuel, then where will you be replacing the lost revenue from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 If you are dropping the tax on fuel, then where will you be replacing the lost revenue from? You would drop the tax on vehicle fuel, to say 65% and make up the lost revenue by increasing the tax on domestic heating fuel. Not sure about the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbeliever Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 You would drop the tax on vehicle fuel, to say 65% and make up the lost revenue by increasing the tax on domestic heating fuel. Not sure about the numbers. Is this a plan to address the UK's problem with state pension costs and geriatric healthcare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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