Healey says new offshore wind projects will be vetoed if they will not lower bills
Chancellor John Healey says new offshore wind projects bidding for subsidy contracts will only be approved if the grid can take their power without raising bills. The Guardian reports concern that this marks a shift away from Labour's 2030 clean power goal.
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How each side framed it
Left-leaning outlets
'Healey to veto new offshore wind projects if they will not lower bills' (The Guardian).
Centre outlets
No least-biased (centre) outlet in our sample covered it.
Right-leaning outlets
'Clean energy projects face veto if they raise bills via wasted wind' (The Times).
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Deep dive
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The paradox: A pro-renewables government is adding a test that could slow renewables.
What each side may be protecting: Left: the climate target. Right: bill payers.
A question to hold: Shared question: how fast can the grid be built so the test stops binding?
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (2 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | Centre-left | The Guardian and its companion publication, the Sunday newspaper The Observer, are owned by Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). Scott Trust Limited was created in 1936 to ensure the editorial independence of the publications and owns Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). source |
| The Times | Centre-right | The Times and Sunday Times is owned by News UK (News Corp UK & Ireland Limited), which American News Corp owns. The owner and Executive Chairman of News Corp are Rupert Murdoch. Revenue is derived from advertising and subscription fees. source |