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Written question asked by Jonathan Davies (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 7 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Hydroelectric Power: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what funding his Department has provided to (a) support and (b) promote opportunities for domestic hydropower.

Answer

The Smart Export Guarantee came into force on 1 January 2020 and requires major electricity suppliers to offer a tariff to buy electricity exported by small low-carbon generators, including small hydro.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34139
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Hydroelectric power
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk