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Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Drax Power: Low Carbon Contracts Company

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Low Carbon Contracts Company has powers to end Drax’s operations as distinct from withdrawing individual subsidy payments.

Answer

The new Low Carbon Dispatchable Contract for Difference (CfD) with Drax includes powers for the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) to terminate the contract as the ultimate sanction for serious breaches of generating requirements or sustainability criteria.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
102835
Session
2024-26
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Drax Power: Low Carbon Contracts Company
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Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Subsidies Drax Power Low Carbon Contracts Company
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk