But gas market reform was begun later than electricity market reform when, in 1997 all seven states signed a binding commitment to introduce competition into the gas market. (iea.org)
«This is understandable given the promise they made not to subsidise nuclear, but it would be deeply irresponsible to skew the whole process of electricity market reform simply to save face.» (politics.co.uk)
The group recommended that the government should resolve the uncertainties over its plans for electricity market reform as soon as possible, as well as setting out a clear policy on the carbon price floor — which ensures companies and generators pay a minimum price for their emissions - and work with industry to «foster a constructive dialogue with the public on energy policy». (theguardian.com)