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Written question asked by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2025. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Monday, 24 February 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Renewable Energy: Business Rates

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether business rates apply to onshore converter stations that connect offshore energy to the National Grid.

Answer

The Valuation Office Agency assesses onshore converter stations and the cables which transmit the power for non-domestic rating purposes. The cables are rateable between low water mark and the point the cable connects with the National Grid transmission system.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31251
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Business rates Wind power Electricity interconnectors
Link
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