Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 3 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 July 2000. It was answered by Sydney Chapman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 July 2000 on behalf of the Accommodation and Works Committee.

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee, what percentage of electricity used in the House is supplied from renewable sources.

Answer: Mr. Brake: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what percentage of electricity used in the House is supplied from renewable sources. [129378] Sir Sydney Chapman: At present none of the energy used in the House is from renewable sources. Power for the House is purchased in the competitive market on the basis of lowest price, and energy from renewable sources has proved more expensive in the past. It is the intention to obtain prices for renewable energy as part of the exercise to renew contracts for electricity supplies later this year.

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