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Government unveils new powers to approve onshore wind farms
The government has unveiled plans to give ministers the final say on approving large onshore wind farms rather than leaving decisions to local councils, where opposition has often been fierce.
The plan is among proposals announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband on Friday as part of what the government is calling an “ambitious” action plan for reaching 95% clean energy in the UK by 2030.
Miliband also wants to give powers to the energy regulator to prioritise projects in the queue waiting to link up with the National Grid.
But Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security Claire Coutinho said the plans would simply push bills “even higher”.