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Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 11 May 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 May 2023. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether, in pursuit of their Net Zero strategy, they will enquire into the relationship between the price obtainable for newly cut timber in the UK, and that paid for wood pellets under their Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme.

Answer

The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme pays for heat generated by participants. It does not pay for the supply of wood.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7788
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Prices Timber Renewable heat incentive scheme
Link
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