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Written question asked by Luke Murphy (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 December 2024. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 20 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Renewable Energy: Smart Export Guarantee

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the barriers facing consumers in completing the Smart Export Guarantee certification process; and what steps he plans to take to tackle these.

Answer

The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a market-led mechanism that ensures individuals are guaranteed payment for any electricity exported to the grid.

The Government is aware of consumers’ concerns about the length of time it is taking the District Network Operator (DNO) to process grid connection applications before an export Metering Point Administration Number (MPAN) can be issued and SEG payments made by energy suppliers. Working with the Energy Network Association (the industry body for the UK gas and electricity transmission and distribution licence holders) the Government aims to make sure improvements are made.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20718
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Renewable energy Smart export guarantee
Link
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