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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.

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