Labour’s energy policy will hammer Kiwis’ back
pockets by increasing the cost of electricity by as much as
40 per cent, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins
says.
The Government’s own advice from the
Independent Climate Commission said the 100 per cent
renewable electricity will increase power prices for New
Zealand businesses and families.
“The day after
Grant Robertson pledged there would be no new taxes, we’re
seeing even more costs piled onto New
Zealanders.
“This is a policy that will cost
thousands of jobs and put even more people on to the
unemployment benefit.
“While we want to see more
renewable electricity, all this policy will do is increase
electricity prices and reduce reliability.
“While
Labour wants higher taxes and hiked power prices, National
wants to get the economy moving and create jobs for New
Zealanders.”
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