Electricity prices are expected to rise before falling under the 27-year strategy.
An alternative proposal would see the island pursue solar but not wind power generation
Mrs De Sausmarez said "I think for the short to medium term we do need to brace ourselves for the fact that electricity is likely to be more expensive for a while before it comes down in future. As well as the new cable E&I has recommended the States investigates generating 65MW of electricity from wind power and 10MW from solar generation.
Pathway B is for greater energy independence and involves generating electricity on-island through solar and wind power.
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