Economy 7 phasing out

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I posted something here more than a couple months ago, when asking about mixergy heaters, and if it's worth it.
At the time, I was basically betting on economy 7 tariffs being phased out, given the rise of EV cars and therefore needing something to use at night, and therefore adding to demand during what was traditionally off peak
Whilst I was wrong for the reasons for it being phased out, it appears I was correct in betting on that it will be phased out
https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/cost-guides/storage-heating-costs/
Just something to be aware of.
At the time, I was basically betting on economy 7 tariffs being phased out, given the rise of EV cars and therefore needing something to use at night, and therefore adding to demand during what was traditionally off peak
Whilst I was wrong for the reasons for it being phased out, it appears I was correct in betting on that it will be phased out
https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/cost-guides/storage-heating-costs/
Just something to be aware of.
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Are storage heaters being phased out?
Storage heaters are highly cost-efficient for the time being, but the Economy 7 tariff is being phased out as the UK moves towards the closure of all coal-based power plants by 2030. So, while it’s worth taking advantage of the low night-time rates for the next decade, it may not be the most long-term solution.
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Is it desirable that thermal storage is phased out?