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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Monday, 4 October 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 2021. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Monday, 18 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Geothermal Energy

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to include minima for (1) volume, or (2) price, for geothermal energy in the next Contracts for Difference electricity auction.

Answer

On 13 September 2021 we published draft parameters ahead of the fourth Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation round which did not include a minimum for geothermal energy. The final budget notice will be published ahead of the CfD round opening in December.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2820
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Geothermal power
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk