Politicians keep repeating that Net Zero initiatives will save
the planet, creating a cleaner, greener future, with cheaper bills and
better jobs. The reality for ordinary people, however, is clear for all
to see: higher household costs, more rules, and a creeping sense of
control.
So, why does it always feel like there are other
motives at play with all the Net Zero talk in the West? And, if so
important, why aren’t major powers with huge populations, like China and
India, following suit? Let’s untangle what’s going on, and how the
story you’re being told doesn’t quite line up with the facts.
Net
Zero plans continue getting more and more expensive as the years pass,
yet people are told it won’t bankrupt their country. For example, the
Climate Change Committee in the UK claims the long-term cost will
average just 0.2% of GDP by 2050. In the US, Biden’s administration told
us the Inflation Reduction Act signed in 2022 aimed to reduce inflation
by investing in clean energy, as the “largest investment in climate
jobs in history” which benefits “all Americans”.
So, why don’t
the numbers match up? By 2030, Net Zero policies are expected to add
£389 per year to every UK’s household energy bills, totalling £22.8
billion annually
A 2025 report identified that if the UK had stuck with gas since 2006, consumers would have been £220 billion better off
In
the US, the Inflation Reduction Act set aside $369 billion for
subsidies, yet the cost of retrofitting a family home with insulation,
solar panels, EV chargers and a heat pump is still estimated at $30,000
per property
Everyone’s paying more, so who’s getting the
money? Energy companies, construction firms, renewable developers and
global financial industries that trade in carbon credits. You’re
continuously told that your costs are going to fall, but most reports
point to further increases....<<<Read More>>>....
