Written question asked by Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 25 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 November 2004. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Thursday, 4 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what measures his Department (a) has undertaken and (b) plans to undertake to comply with the Sustainable Energy (CHP Provisions) Order 2003.

Answer: Mr. Stunell: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs what measures his Department (a) has undertaken and (b) plans to undertake to comply with the Sustainable Energy (CHP Provisions) Order 2003. [194437] Mr. Leslie: My Department is committed to working with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on Sustainable Development. We continue to progress action and respond positively to targets published by DEFRA against the strands of the Framework for Sustainable Development in the Government Estate. Good progress has been made on energy targets; we already source more than 10 per cent. of electricity from renewable sources and our programme of energy works has achieved significant reductions in consumption and emissions. Use of Combined Heat and Power schemes forms part of our overall strategy; we already participate in a scheme in Sheffield and are currently considering schemes proposed for Nottingham and Birmingham. Subject to financial viability, we will be considering other opportunities for CHP schemes as they arise.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 194437; 426 c382W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Combined heat and power Buildings Energy supply Electricity Government departments Sustainable development Renewable energy Department for Constitutional Affairs
Legislation: Sustainable Energy (CHP Provisions) Order 2003
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