PL's energy proposals 'well researched and ambitious'

Labour’s energy proposals are well researched and ambitious, and include novel recommendations that should be explored in further detail, the Malta Employers’ Association said. It said in a statement that energy prices were a fundamental element in the determination of the country’s competitiveness and social well-being and that all avenues should be explored to ensure that consumers and industry benefitted from the lowest, stable and sustainable energy rates possible. The MEA said that the shift to gas fuelled energy plants was commendable from a cost and environmental perspective, although the option to switch to fuel oil should be retained. The association expressed its satisfaction that the PL had taken on board the recommendation in its memorandum to political parties to create a parliamentary position responsible for energy.  The MEA said it was also satisfied that four important elements listed in its memorandum had been taken into consideration.  These were lower electricity tariffs, greater involvement of the private sector, environmental consideration and health considerations.  The statement by PL leader Joseph Muscat that energy and Enemalta were not a political ball...