The package of measures now introduced is based on calculations that show it is cheaper to improve the efficiency with which electricity is used than to build new power stations. (newscientist.com)
They also increased by 50 % their own output of renewable energy, reducing the need for new power stations. (climatenewsnetwork.net)
Much of the increase being in new power stations with an expected 50 + year life. (tamino.wordpress.com)