BST, energy
MPs look at the effect of extending British Summer Time
28 October 2010
The Energy and Climate Change Committee will hold a one-off public hearing on the ‘Effect on energy usage of extending British Summer Time’ today at 10am in Committee Room 16, Palace of Westminster.
- Energy and Climate Change Committee
- Watch the meeting: The effect on energy usage of extending British Summer Time
Who is giving evidence?
At 10.15 am- Dr Elizabeth Garnsey, University of Cambridge
- Dr Simon Hill, University of Cambridge
- Alan Smart, Energy Operations Manager, National Grid
What will be discussed?
The session will cover a broad range of issues, including:
- What are the benefits of extending British Summer Time (BST)?
- What are the effects on energy usage of extending BST?
- What effect will extending BST have on achieving UK renewables and emission reduction targets?