Written question asked by Oliver Letwin (Conservative) on Monday, 24 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 October 2005. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Monday, 7 November 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Renewable Energy

Question: (2) what assessment her Department has made of the effect on carbon emissions of carbon renewable heat generation.

Answer: I have been asked to reply.The Government are presently developing their strategy regarding renewable heat. To inform that process, the Department commissioned with DEFRA a study from Future Energy Systems (FES) to specifically assess the heat sector, the scope it offers for carbon savings and to analyse scope for future Government support. That report is now being considered as part of the work of the climate change programme review. The FES study can be viewed on the DTI website at www.dti.gov.uk ‘Heat Study.'The Government are also be considering the recommendations of the biomass task force in this area, whose report to Government was published on 25 October 2005. The report can be viewed on the DEFRA website at www.Defra.gov.uk ‘Biomass Report.'

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 439 c35W;439 c35W; 22206
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Renewable Energy
Monday, 7 November 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred: Yes
Subjects: Heating Renewable energy