New Energy Bill to Put Extra Costs on Consumers

The video discusses the publication of the Leveson report and the government's energy bill, which is expected to increase household bills due to investments in green energy. The energy bill aims to ensure a stable power supply at a reasonable cost, but the financial burden will fall on households. The government predicts conflicting impacts on bills, adding to the confusion. Businesses will benefit from exemptions, as the government aims to prevent them from relocating abroad. Overall, the strategy involves long-term planning with immediate cost implications for consumers.

What was the primary reason for the rise in household bills according to the first section?

• Increase in electricity demand

• Reduction in government subsidies

• Decrease in gas prices

• Increase in green energy investment

By how much is the investment in low carbon power generation expected to increase by 2020?

• From £2.35 billion to £5 billion

• From £4 billion to £8 billion

• From £3 billion to £6 billion

• From £2.35 billion to £7.6 billion

What conflicting predictions did the government make about the impact of green energy investments on bills?

• Bills will decrease by £100 and increase by £90

• Bills will increase by £100 and decrease by £90

• Bills will decrease by £95 and increase by £94

• Bills will increase by £95 and decrease by £94

Which group is expected to benefit from the energy bill according to the final section?

• Local governments

• Big industries

• Households

• Small businesses

What is the government's long-term strategy regarding the energy bill?

• To eliminate all energy subsidies

• To play the long game with higher short-term costs

• To increase reliance on fossil fuels

• To reduce energy prices immediately