Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Pat Glass (Labour). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Renewable Energy
- Question
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What recent steps his Department has taken to promote renewable energy.
- Answer
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Nearly £56 billion has been invested in renewable energy since 2012.
In the Budget last year, my right hon. Friend the former Chancellor of the Exchequer announced £730 million of annual support for less established renewable energy projects, including offshore wind. In the previous autumn statement, the renewable heat incentive was announced, at £1.15 billion by 2021.
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 909240
- 623 cc172-3
- Session
- 2016-17
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- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Renewable energy
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