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1701758

registered interest
date	17/04/2024
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	Renewable Energy
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 he has made of the potential merits of expanding (a) community and (b) co-operative ownership in the renewable energy sector.
tabling member constituency	Oldham West and Royton
tabling member printed	Jim McMahon
uin	22350
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>Government recognises the role community groups play in our efforts to tackle climate change and offers support through the £10m Community Energy Fund, which enables both rural and urban communities across England to access grant funding to develop local renewable energy projects for investment.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, a Call for Evidence on the barriers to community energy projects was published on 8 April 2024.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 22/04/2024 14:11:37 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4569 label Biography information for Jim McMahon

1700073

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	Renewable Energy
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 plans to publish the next National Renewable Energy Action Plan.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	20985
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The National Renewable Energy Action Plan was a requirement under the Renewable Energy Directive which no longer applies to the UK. The Government publishes its proposals and policies to enable carbon budgets to be met, including the role of renewable energy in reducing emissions, in the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan. The last plan was published in March 2023. The next will be published as soon as reasonably practicable after setting the level of Carbon Budget 7. The statutory deadline for setting the level of Carbon Budget 7 is the end of June 2026.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 22/04/2024 14:10:26 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1690243

registered interest
date	19/02/2024
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	Renewable Energy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, following recent fluctuations in the energy market, what long-term plans they have to transition to more sustainable and affordable energy sources.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL2582
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2024 answer text <p>As stated in Powering Up Britain, published in 2023, the mission of the Department for Energy Security &amp; Net Zero is to replace reliance on imported fossil fuels with cheaper, cleaner, domestic sources of energy. This set out our strategy to increase supply of low-carbon energy by enhancing our strengths on wind, solar and nuclear power electricity generation alongside hydrogen production and carbon capture, usage and storage. This includes the infrastructure to produce, store and transport low-carbon energy around the country and to capture, transport and store carbon dioxide.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 01/03/2024 10:30:53 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1685659

registered interest
date	29/01/2024
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	Renewable Energy
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 steps her Department plans to take to help support workers affected by the transition away from oil and gas towards renewable energy sources.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Hallam
tabling member printed	Olivia Blake
uin	11904
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2024 answer text <p>The oil and gas sector supports over 200,000 jobs and is critical to a successful energy transition. That is why the Government is providing certainty to industry through the introduction of the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill as well as agreeing the North Sea Transition Deal with industry. This includes the development of an industry-led skills passport to enable workers to move between sectors, protecting jobs and ensuring their skills, which are vital for the transition, are not lost.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 01/02/2024 14:47:54 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4864 label Biography information for Olivia Blake

1684012

registered interest
date	22/01/2024
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	Renewable Energy
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 she plans to review the Contracts for Difference scheme.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	10736
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2024 answer text <p>The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is continuously kept under review. The Government, for example, invites views on changes to the scheme before each allocation round to ensure the scheme remains fit-for-purpose as our electricity system evolves. The most recent of such reviews, a consultation on proposed changes to the CfD contract was launched on 19 December 2023. Additionally, on 11 January 2024, the Government published a consultation seeking views on proposed amendments for Allocation Round 7, as well as future rounds.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 25/01/2024 07:09:34 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1679497

registered interest
date	05/01/2024
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	Renewable Energy
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 Ofgem has taken recent steps to encourage companies to sell (a) solar and (b) other forms of renewable energy back to the grid.
tabling member constituency	North West Leicestershire
tabling member printed	Andrew Bridgen
uin	7921
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2024 answer text <p>The Government encourages companies and members of the public to sell solar energy back to the grid in many ways. Smaller scale energy generators can export renewable electricity to the grid under the Smart Export Guarantee, while larger scale generators can apply for a Contract for Difference.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 12/01/2024 06:42:16 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	4133 label Biography information for Andrew Bridgen

1673188

registered interest
date	27/11/2023
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	Renewable Energy
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 it is her Department's policy that renewable energy projects are co-located to mitigate the impact on communities.
tabling member constituency	East Lothian
tabling member printed	Kenny MacAskill
uin	3972
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2023 answer text <p>The Secretary of State's role is to set out the planning policy in National Policy Statements, updated versions of which were laid before Parliament and published last week, and then decide on applications on the basis of all the relevant considerations in each case. It is not the role of the Secretary of State to choose the location of a project.</p><p> </p><p>Co-location is not a requirement for a planning application, but, as set out in the Government's National Policy Statements, applicants are encouraged to work collaboratively with other developers and should demonstrate good design. They should also consider opportunities to maximise co-location possibilities for their projects where this may mitigate the impact on communities or the environment.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 30/11/2023 11:38:48 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4772 label Biography information for Kenny MacAskill

1672720

registered interest
date	23/11/2023
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	Renewable Energy
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 plans she has to support (a) the Ants Group and (b) other renewable energy companies to help achieve the Government’s net zero targets by 2030.
tabling member constituency	Bedford
tabling member printed	Mohammad Yasin
uin	3533
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2023 answer text <p>The Government recognises the important roles that renewables developers, contractors and suppliers play in contributing to the achievement of its net zero targets.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has provided significant additional funding for renewable energy projects this autumn. Provisions include support via the next Contracts for Difference Allocation Round, funding for renewables manufacturing, and investment tax measures.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 30/11/2023 17:03:01 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4598 label Biography information for Mohammad Yasin

1666113

registered interest
date	19/10/2023
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	Renewable Energy
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 retiring the Renewables Obligation Certificate scheme for landfill gas to energy generation sites by 2027 on the UK's energy security.
tabling member constituency	Banff and Buchan
tabling member printed	David Duguid
uin	203564
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2023 answer text <p>The Government does not intend to extend the Renewables Obligation scheme beyond the end dates for support in 2027 and 2037, depending on when the generating station was accredited. However, finding efficient ways to re-use existing stations that otherwise might decommission could be important for reducing methane emissions, as recognised in the Biomass Strategy. The Government is exploring the most appropriate revenue support mechanism for repowering existing stations across all technology types where this delivers value to the consumer.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart grouped question UIN 203565 203567 203568 question first answered 25/10/2023 06:28:52 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4606 label Biography information for David Duguid

1666114

registered interest
date	19/10/2023
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	Renewable Energy
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 she plans to introduce revenue support mechanisms for existing landfill gas to energy generation sites beyond 2027.
tabling member constituency	Banff and Buchan
tabling member printed	David Duguid
uin	203565
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2023 answer text <p>The Government does not intend to extend the Renewables Obligation scheme beyond the end dates for support in 2027 and 2037, depending on when the generating station was accredited. However, finding efficient ways to re-use existing stations that otherwise might decommission could be important for reducing methane emissions, as recognised in the Biomass Strategy. The Government is exploring the most appropriate revenue support mechanism for repowering existing stations across all technology types where this delivers value to the consumer.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart grouped question UIN 203564 203567 203568 question first answered 25/10/2023 06:28:52 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4606 label Biography information for David Duguid