Merge pull request #174 from openpolitics/energy-vision

Energy sector vision

manifesto/energy.md

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-* table of contents 
+* table of contents
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-What policies should we propose to ensure security and sustainability of our energy supply?
+The UK must move to a sustainable and diversified energy future, while safeguarding
+supply and decreasing dependency on sources of energy in the more volatile areas of
+the world.
 
 ## Decarbonisation
 
-We will aim to decarbonise the electricity supply by 2030, through a combination of renewable generation and new nuclear 
+We will aim to decarbonise the electricity supply by 2030, through a combination of renewable generation and new nuclear
 power (including alternative nuclear generation methods such as Thorium power). Fossil fuel plants will be allowed to operate
 only if capturing 100% of their carbon emissions using CCS technology.
 
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 ## Buy Back Scheme
 
-Putting in place longer term, fixed rate energy buy back schemes will help the small scale, "do-it-yourself" renewable market flourish. 
+Putting in place longer term, fixed rate energy buy back schemes will help the small scale, "do-it-yourself" renewable market flourish.
 
 A longer term fixed rate buy back will also allow more people to get finance for installations on or near their homes.