Press Association: Britain could save 8bn a year and slash its carbon footprint by using electricity better, a new report says.
The National Infrastructure Commission said a smart power revolution which improves the storage of power could transform the energy landscape. Its report, Smart Power, looks into ways the UK can better balance supply and demand in the energy market.
It said Britain should connect more of its network to mainland Europe and store energy better.
This would save consumers up to 8bn...