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1700800

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Gas Fired Power Stations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will take steps to reform the capacity market to ensure that new gas power plants have parity with interconnectors.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21586
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>The technology-neutral Capacity Market (CM) provides all forms of capacity, including new and existing gas generation and interconnectors, with the right incentives to be on the system to deliver when needed.</p><p> </p><p>All capacity in the CM is derated by technology type, to account for expected contributions to electricity security of supply during times of system stress. Derating factors for all technology types are determined annually and are set out in the Electricity System Operator’s Electricity Capacity Report and Secretary of State’s decision on CM auction parameters each year and are published online.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 23/04/2024 05:30:38 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700801

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of electricity interconnectors on energy (a) security and (b) supply.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21587
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>Government consider that interconnectors will play a key role in enabling greater security of supply by providing access to a more diverse electricity generation mix, responding to shocks in the GB system by importing electricity.</p><p> </p><p>The Capacity Market (CM) is our main tool for ensuring security of electricity supply. CM auction targets are set based on advice from the Electricity System Operator’s Electricity Capacity Report which considers the contribution interconnectors make to security of supply.</p><p> </p><p>With the exception of 2022, GB has historically been a net importer of electricity, though ESO forecasts suggest that GB will likely become a net exporter in future.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson grouped question UIN 21592 question first answered 23/04/2024 09:54:49 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700802

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity: Imports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increasing the use of imported electricity on (a) industrial and (b) domestic energy prices.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21588
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>Interconnectors are built to share energy with some of our closest European allies, who are also generating renewable, clean energy at affordable prices, enabling access to lower-cost electricity for GB consumers. Analysis supporting the Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan<sup> [1]</sup> showed that increasing the level of interconnection could reduce system costs by over £1bn annually (based on 2012 prices).</p><p> </p><p>New interconnectors are subject to an independent and robust regulatory process run by Ofgem, ensuring that only projects which bring benefits to GB consumers are built.</p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Ftransitioning-to-a-net-zero-energy-system-smart-systems-and-flexibility-plan-2021&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C0ddc514211ec4a82506708dc6379fab9%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638494622800431184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cChehMSRpVrxCvsiJHNxrK2RJT%2FKWV5LFjioXCOhz%2Fo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transitioning-to-a-net-zero-energy-system-smart-systems-and-flexibility-plan-2021</a></p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 23/04/2024 09:57:24 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700803

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity: Imports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what proportion of electricity is forecast to be imported via interconnector by (a) 2030 and (b) 2040.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21589
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>As set out in our net zero and power sector scenarios,<sup>[1] </sup>the UK could become a net electricity exporter in future. In 2030, net exports are 2.4% of gross generation supplied in the higher electricity demand scenario. The UK remains a net importer in the lower electricity demand scenario with net imports providing an additional 2.3% to gross generation supplied. In 2040, net exports are 8.2% of gross generation supplied in the higher electricity demand scenario and 6.6% in the lower demand scenario.</p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fenergy-and-emissions-projections-2021-to-2040&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C5df1271a499142d3617608dc62ca8bd2%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638493869267260358%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FRMXcY%2BUS5N8sLOElge0LnJwMvaH%2BqNO8p7b%2B24iDGA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-and-emissions-projections-2021-to-2040</a></p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 23/04/2024 05:27:48 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700804

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity: Imports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department has made representations to HM Treasury on the inclusion of imported electricity in Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism taxation.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21590
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>Electricity generation was not included within the initial sectoral scope of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), announced in December 2023. The approach aligns with free allowance allocations, under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), which are not provided to electricity generators.</p><p> </p><p>In making the decision, the government looked primarily at three factors: inclusion in the UK ETS, carbon leakage risk, and feasibility and effectiveness.</p><p> </p><p>The sectoral scope of a UK CBAM will remain under review. The design and delivery of a CBAM is subject to consultation, closing on 13 June 2024.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 23/04/2024 05:27:03 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700805

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity: Imports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department is taking steps to maintain energy security in the context of the availability of electricity supplies from (a) central and (b) western Europe.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21591
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK has a secure and diverse energy system. The market has successfully delivered sufficient electricity supplies amidst a recent period characterised by high energy prices and increased uncertainties caused by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.</p><p> </p><p>Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) Summer Outlook expects sufficient supply to meet demand at all times this summer; net imports into Great Britain from mainland Europe; and to be able to support exports if needed.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to work with Ofgem and ESO to monitor energy security and ensure ESO can deploy all tools at its disposal if needed to secure supply.</p><p> </p><p>ESO Summer Outlook weblink: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalgrideso.com%2Fdocument%2F316126%2Fdownload&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Cc1d34a5618d940c3d6f908dc62ca6bc3%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638493868735968528%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Kgj%2F0xRF9XXb2iakfWXaHAdjnGWEGT6MsxfNdoochAs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.nationalgrideso.com/document/316126/download</a></p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 23/04/2024 05:25:08 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700806

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity: Imports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when her Department last made an assessment of the potential impact of trends in the level of imported electricity through interconnectors on energy security.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	21592
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>Government consider that interconnectors will play a key role in enabling greater security of supply by providing access to a more diverse electricity generation mix, responding to shocks in the GB system by importing electricity.</p><p> </p><p>The Capacity Market (CM) is our main tool for ensuring security of electricity supply. CM auction targets are set based on advice from the Electricity System Operator’s Electricity Capacity Report which considers the contribution interconnectors make to security of supply.</p><p> </p><p>With the exception of 2022, GB has historically been a net importer of electricity, though ESO forecasts suggest that GB will likely become a net exporter in future.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson grouped question UIN 21587 question first answered 23/04/2024 09:54:49 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700050

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity Generation: Carbon Emissions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made the potential role of kinetic energy floor tiling in decarbonising the British energy supply.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20914
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The Department has not made any assessment of the potential role of kinetic energy floor tiling in decarbonising the British energy supply as the power output achievable is very small compared to the total power requirements of the UK.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 22/04/2024 10:53:26 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700081

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity Generation: Carbon Emissions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate she has made of the level of carbon emissions produced by electricity (a) generated and (b) imported to Great Britain from the EU in (i) 2015, (ii) 2020 and (iii) 2023.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20927
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>(a) <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnaei.beis.gov.uk%2Freports%2Freports%3Freport_id%3D1110&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Cb26592faf8454da769ae08dc62ac0806%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638493738218476345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7tyrUOo8S3DlAWLMaAzAvkOXGKLGKupVmzw%2B7LWIZxc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Greenhouse gas emissions</a> estimates from electricity generation in Great Britain in 2015 were 100.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO<sub>2</sub>e). In 2020, emissions from electricity generation in Great Britain were 46.6 MtCO<sub>2</sub>e. This includes emissions from major power producers, but not emissions from companies generating their own electricity.</p><p> </p><p>Estimates for 2023 for Great Britain will be published in 2025.</p><p> </p><p>(b) The UK Government has not produced estimates of greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of electricity imported from the EU to Great Britain as these are not within the geographical scope that it is required to report on.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 22/04/2024 10:52:15 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1700082

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity Generation: Carbon Emissions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate she has made of the proportion of (a) coal, (b) gas fired, (c) nuclear and (d) renewable generated electricity which is imported into Britain via interconnector each year.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	20928
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The Department does not hold data estimating the proportion of imported electricity generated from each fuel type. Total electricity imports by country are published in <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Felectricity-section-5-energy-trends&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C8a1b931198d04895c70608dc62ac1e30%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638493738588502582%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EWmorOtjVcmIR5X6N7Qeerxy0gkXXpSLx64VUWb4%2B4k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Energy Trends table 5.6</a>.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 22/04/2024 10:49:22 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell