If you enjoyed this story you can sign up to our weekly email for Energy Live News – and if you’re interested in hearing more about the journey to net zero by 2050, you can also sign up to the future Net Zero newsletter.Using low carbon power has saved more than £5 billion in the last two months for British billpayers.The report reveals that renewables now generate 40% of the UK’s annual electricity needs, which has helped to lower the cost heaved onto Brits this winter to keep warm.CEO Dan McGrail said: “Low carbon energy sources are doing the heavy lifting this winter, providing most of the power which is keeping the lights on – and Britain’s homes warm at the coldest time of the year.“Every unit of electricity which we generate from cost-effective low carbon sources means one less generated by expensive gas imports which have sent consumer bills through the roof."