Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 December 2009.

Ports: Electricity

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath on 6 November (WA 101), why they have offered no advice on the reputational liability caused by erratic tenant electricity use which may alter carbon reduction commitment league table positions; and whether they will do so.

Answer: There are no plans to issue advice on this matter. The carbon reduction commitment energy efficiency scheme will incentivise participants to take up cost-effective energy efficiency measures which are currently not being implemented. Following extensive consultation, the Government have chosen a regulatory mechanism which gives choice to participants rather than setting out a single solution mandated by the Government. It will therefore be for scheme participants, rather than the Government, to identify how to meet the opportunities of the CRC scheme. Where landlords choose to remain responsible for the electricity supplies to tenants, they will also be responsible for the associated emissions under the CRC energy efficiency scheme. They will therefore need to consider, together with their tenants, what steps they can take to improve their performance.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 24; 715 c57WA
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Ports: Carbon Emissions
Friday, 6 November 2009
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Conservation Consumption Electricity Ports Tenants Carbon reduction commitment energy efficiency scheme
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk