LONDON (Reuters) - Britain plans to exempt industrial energy users from extra costs arising from its electricity market reform following complaints from industry that the costs will kill their international competitiveness.
Details of the plan have not been decided, a spokesman for the energy ministry said. The government will launch a consultation next year.
"It is important that the UK's energy intensive manufacturing industry remains competitive whilst significant investments are made in the UK's energy infrastructure," said Business Secretary Vince Cable.