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Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon

A Glasgow homeowner's experience with high electricity costs from his heat pump illustrates a broader debate in the UK about whether prioritizing renewable energy expansion is driving up electricity prices and hindering the transition from gas boilers and petrol cars. Critics argue that focusing on cheaper energy rather than just clean power targets would accelerate decarbonization by making electric technologies more affordable, but experts note that addressing climate change inherently involves higher costs.