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Draft Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) (Amendment) Order 2010. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.
Draft Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) (Amendment) Order 2010. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.
Lead member
Lord Barker of Battle
Answering member
Joan Ruddock
Department
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Debates on delegated legislation; Delegated Legislation Committee proceedings
Legislation
Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) (Amendment) Order 2010
Subjects
Housing; Energy; Electricity; Fuel poverty; Insulation; Heating; Warm front scheme; Natural gas; Pollution control; Carbon emissions reduction target
Date
26 July 2010
Reference
2nd DLC
Chamber / Committee
General committees
House
House of Commons
Debate on a motion that this House has considered the matter of progress and prospects in energy efficiency.
Debate on a motion that this House has considered the matter of progress and prospects in energy efficiency.
Lead member
Lord Barker of Battle
Answering member
Joan Ruddock
Department
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Debates
Subjects
Conservation; Boilers; Carbon capture and storage; Energy; Energy supply; Insulation; Fuels; Fossil fuels; Warm front scheme; Renewable energy; Carbon emissions reduction target
Date
30 June 2010
Reference
512 c870-964
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change whether there are mechanisms in place to assist the provision of energy efficiency measures and equipment in (a) community centres, (b) public halls, (c) social clubs and (d) other community facilities; and what recent representations he has received from...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change whether there are mechanisms in place to assist the provision of energy efficiency measures and equipment in (a) community centres, (b) public halls, (c) social clubs and (d) other community facilities; and what recent representations he has received from...
Asked by
Dai Davies
(Independent (affiliation))
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 March 2010
For answer on
22 March 2010
Answered on
8 April 2010
The Low Carbon Communities Challenge (LCCC) is a two-year research programme funded by DECC providing financial and practical support to 22 "test-bed" communities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The purpose of the challenge is to test delivery options for achieving ambitious cuts in carbon emissions at community level.Communities selected will be providing energy efficiency improvements to public buildings, including community centres and schools. The LCCC will provide replicable models of what works at a community level, which can inform future Government policy and inspire action in other communities across the country.The Department receives a variety of correspondence relating to energy efficiency matters.
Subjects
Buildings; Energy; Public buildings; Carbon emissions
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1523W; 323344
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of the UK's participation in the Copenhagen climate change summit.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of the UK's participation in the Copenhagen climate change summit.
Asked by
Richard Younger-Ross
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 February 2010
For answer on
10 February 2010
Answered on
8 April 2010
I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave to the hon. Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson) on 7 January 2010, Official Report, columns 630-31W, and the hon. Member for Angus (Mr. Weir) on 21 January 2010, Official Report, column 468W.Since 1999 the Government have published on an annual basis a list of all overseas visits by Cabinet Ministers costing in excess of £500, as well as the total cost of all ministerial travel overseas. From 2007-08 the list was extended to include all Ministers. The list also provides information on the number of officials who accompany Ministers. Copies are available in the Libraries of the House. Information for 2009-10 will be published as soon as the information is available.
Subjects
Climate change; International cooperation
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1521W; 316866
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what procedures his Department has put in place to evaluate the effectiveness of the Act on Carbon Dioxide advertising campaign; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what procedures his Department has put in place to evaluate the effectiveness of the Act on Carbon Dioxide advertising campaign; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Peter Ainsworth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 March 2010
For answer on
23 March 2010
Answered on
8 April 2010
[holding answer 23 March 2010]: The Act On CO2 advertising campaign is designed to encourage individuals to make the changes in behaviour necessary to reduce carbon emissions, and mitigate the effects of climate change. The Department evaluates the campaign using a range of measures: Pre and post campaign omnibus surveys to assess shifts in awareness, attitudes and claimed behaviour; number of website visits, indicating the degree to which the campaign has generated a desire among the public to find out more; click-through rates from online display advertisements; where applicable, number of telephone calls generated; number of visits to the Act On CO2 carbon calculator and assessment from third party partners of the success of the campaign.
Subjects
Advertising; Climate change; Publicity; Carbon emissions
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1521W; 323816
House
House of Commons
What progress has been made in the establishment of a carbon capture and storage demonstration plant in South Yorkshire.
What progress has been made in the establishment of a carbon capture and storage demonstration plant in South Yorkshire.
Asked by
Jeff Ennis
(Labour)
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 March 2010
For answer on
8 April 2010
Answered on
8 April 2010
The European Commission and Powerfuels Power Ltd have signed a contract awarding a grant of €180 million from the European energy programme for recovery for the first phase of the Hatfield integrated gasification combined cycle—IGCC—and carbon capture and storage project.
The Government have announced that the Yorkshire and Humber region will be the first low-carbon economic area for CCS with the aim of facilitating investment in CCS and promoting business opportunities in the region.
Subjects
Carbon capture and storage; South Yorkshire
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1169; 325612
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What I can tell the hon. Gentleman is that the Department has developed and published a methodology to help regional authorities to assess potential renewable and low-carbon energy in their areas. He is on record as having many objections to onshore wind energy, and arguing that offshore wind is preferable. The Government believe that we need both onshore and offshore wind energy. There is no question but that onshore wind is the most proven and most reliable of our renewable technologies, and we cannot set it aside, although we are developing offshore wind energy for which, as he knows, we are the leading country in the world. Offshore wind energy is two or three times more expensive than onshore wind, depending on location, which is why there is no question about it—we must have a mix.
What I can tell the hon. Gentleman is that the Department has developed and published a methodology to help regional authorities to assess potential renewable and low-carbon energy in their areas. He is on record as having many objections to onshore wind energy, and arguing that offshore wind is preferable. The Government believe that we need both onshore and offshore wind energy. There is no question but that onshore wind is the most proven and most reliable of our renewable technologies, and we cannot set it aside, although we are developing offshore wind energy for which, as he knows, we are the leading country in the world. Offshore wind energy is two or three times more expensive than onshore wind, depending on location, which is why there is no question about it—we must have a mix.
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Bellingham
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Oral answers to questions
Have the Government set renewable energy generation targets for counties? Is the Minister aware that Norfolk has many offshore wind turbines both in place and planned for the future? Will that offshore energy be part of the renewable target for coastal shire counties?
Subjects
Renewable energy; East of England
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1167
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman knows perfectly well that the Government have made great strides in developing marine technology. In the south-west, we already have a wave hub, to which we have made £60 million available. We have made it clear that, although it is not an immediate technology, which can be deployed at this moment, as wind can—the hon. Gentleman needs to get his party's position on wind straight—[Interruption.] Yes, objection? There is a 60 per cent. refusal rate. We are working on marine technology, we are giving money, and we are developing the strategy, which will follow on naturally from all the other investment in renewables that the Government are making.
The hon. Gentleman knows perfectly well that the Government have made great strides in developing marine technology. In the south-west, we already have a wave hub, to which we have made £60 million available. We have made it clear that, although it is not an immediate technology, which can be deployed at this moment, as wind can—the hon. Gentleman needs to get his party's position on wind straight—[Interruption.] Yes, objection? There is a 60 per cent. refusal rate. We are working on marine technology, we are giving money, and we are developing the strategy, which will follow on naturally from all the other investment in renewables that the Government are making.
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Asked by
Charles Hendry
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Oral answers to questions
Over a year ago, we called for the setting up of marine renewable energy parks to help make Britain the world leader in development of wave and tidal power. As the tide finally goes out on the Government and we wave them goodbye, does the Minister accept that she could and should have done more to bring together local authorities in East Anglia and other coastal areas to highlight the UK's huge potential in those crucial technologies, and to ensure that the investment in green jobs that they can bring comes to Britain instead of, again, going to other countries?
Subjects
Renewable energy; East of England
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1167
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
As I understand that my hon. Friend is standing down, may I first pay tribute to all the work he has done in the House, particularly on behalf of his communities and in the interests of miners? He is, of course, absolutely right that his area has historically been very dependent on mining industries, and it has a great future as there are so many skills and technology capabilities that can make it a world-leading centre for the very impressive carbon capture and storage technology, which is being pioneered in this country with Government support, and for which, if we pass the Energy Bill this afternoon, there will be a financial support system that will be the very best in the world.
As I understand that my hon. Friend is standing down, may I first pay tribute to all the work he has done in the House, particularly on behalf of his communities and in the interests of miners? He is, of course, absolutely right that his area has historically been very dependent on mining industries, and it has a great future as there are so many skills and technology capabilities that can make it a world-leading centre for the very impressive carbon capture and storage technology, which is being pioneered in this country with Government support, and for which, if we pass the Energy Bill this afternoon, there will be a financial support system that will be the very best in the world.
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Asked by
Jeff Ennis
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Oral answers to questions
I thank the Minister for that very positive reply. The development of coal power stations with equipment to provide CCS is essential to the future of this country. Does my hon. Friend agree that, with its rich heritage in heavy engineering and innovation, South Yorkshire is well placed to lead the world in the development of CCS?
Subjects
Carbon capture and storage; South Yorkshire
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1169
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My hon. Friend knows that we have made huge progress in increasing building regulation demands, not only for new build, which will be carbon-neutral by 2016, but for retrofitting of existing homes. There is already a huge Government undertaking on this subject. I shall not comment on the organisation named by my hon. Friend, but I intend to look into it when I return to this job.
My hon. Friend knows that we have made huge progress in increasing building regulation demands, not only for new build, which will be carbon-neutral by 2016, but for retrofitting of existing homes. There is already a huge Government undertaking on this subject. I shall not comment on the organisation named by my hon. Friend, but I intend to look into it when I return to this job.
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Asked by
Barry Sheerman
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Oral answers to questions
I once lived in a 17th century stone cottage in a rural area, so I know how difficult it is to take those measures—[Interruption.] Hon. Members seem to be amused by the fact that I lived in a stone cottage. The Government have done such good things in terms of Warm Zone and Warm Front, and the Minister knows of the proud record of Kirklees and Huddersfield. Is it not about time that a useless organisation—the National House-Building Council—which, as every lawyer will tell you, issues certificates that are not worth the paper they are written on, stopped allowing any building that does not conform to a high level of sustainability?
Subjects
Housing; Carbon emissions
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1164
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What mechanisms he has put in place to increase the level of energy efficiency in rural homes classified as hard-to-treat.
What mechanisms he has put in place to increase the level of energy efficiency in rural homes classified as hard-to-treat.
Asked by
Lord Beith
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 March 2010
For answer on
8 April 2010
Answered on
8 April 2010
The carbon emissions reduction target—CERT—obligates energy companies to install a variety of household energy efficiency measures, including those suitable for hard-to-treat homes. CERT is delivered throughout Great Britain including in rural areas.
Additionally, Warm Front fits energy-efficient measures in vulnerable households. Any rural household could be eligible for Warm Front assistance as long as the applicant is the home owner or tenant in the private sector, and is in receipt of a qualifying benefit.
Subjects
Housing; Carbon emissions
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1163; 325606
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I think that in my earlier replies on rural homes, I suggested that there was a need to give more attention to rural areas and to make sure that people living there are able to make real savings and reduce their bills. That is clearly going to happen as a result of the types of measures that we are introducing, from extended carbon emissions reduction targets to the increase in CERT and adjustments in the warm homes programme, as part of which air source heat pumps are being trialled.
I think that in my earlier replies on rural homes, I suggested that there was a need to give more attention to rural areas and to make sure that people living there are able to make real savings and reduce their bills. That is clearly going to happen as a result of the types of measures that we are introducing, from extended carbon emissions reduction targets to the increase in CERT and adjustments in the warm homes programme, as part of which air source heat pumps are being trialled.
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Asked by
Christopher Fraser
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Oral answers to questions
Will the Secretary of State finally accept that the Government have failed people in rural areas in terms of fuel poverty? In such areas, there is not a choice of suppliers and the use of a car is a necessity, not a luxury.
Subjects
Pollution; Lighting
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1180
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The European Commission and Powerfuels Power Ltd have signed a contract awarding a grant of €180 million from the European energy programme for recovery for the first phase of the Hatfield integrated gasification combined cycle—IGCC—and carbon capture and storage project.
The Government have announced that the Yorkshire and Humber region will be the first low-carbon economic area for CCS with the aim of facilitating investment in CCS and promoting business opportunities in the region.
The European Commission and Powerfuels Power Ltd have signed a contract awarding a grant of €180 million from the European energy programme for recovery for the first phase of the Hatfield integrated gasification combined cycle—IGCC—and carbon capture and storage project.
The Government have announced that the Yorkshire and Humber region will be the first low-carbon economic area for CCS with the aim of facilitating investment in CCS and promoting business opportunities in the region.
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Asked by
Jeff Ennis
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Oral answers to questions
What progress has been made in the establishment of a carbon capture and storage demonstration plant in South Yorkshire.
Subjects
Carbon capture and storage; South Yorkshire
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1169
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman will understand that I have no plans to meet local authorities in East Anglia at this time, but meetings continue at official level as appropriate.
The hon. Gentleman will understand that I have no plans to meet local authorities in East Anglia at this time, but meetings continue at official level as appropriate.
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Bellingham
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Oral answers to questions
When he next expects to meet local authorities in East Anglia to discuss renewable energy initiatives in that area.
Subjects
Renewable energy; East of England
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1167
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
When he next expects to meet local authorities in East Anglia to discuss renewable energy initiatives in that area.
When he next expects to meet local authorities in East Anglia to discuss renewable energy initiatives in that area.
Asked by
Lord Bellingham
(Conservative)
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 March 2010
For answer on
8 April 2010
Answered on
8 April 2010
The hon. Gentleman will understand that I have no plans to meet local authorities in East Anglia at this time, but meetings continue at official level as appropriate.
Subjects
Renewable energy; East of England
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1167; 325608
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Asked by
Andrew Pelling
(Independent (affiliation))
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Topical questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Answered on
8 April 2010
Notes
Lead question not printed
Subjects
Pollution; Lighting
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1179-80; 325636
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Since Copenhagen, we have seen support for the Copenhagen accord grow. Over 100 countries have now associated with the accord, and more than 70 have listed actions and targets to limit their greenhouse gas emissions. Those countries account for over 80 per cent. of global emissions. The willingness of many countries to take substantial domestic action demonstrates that—with ambition—the international community has the opportunity to come together to tackle dangerous climate change effectively.
Since Copenhagen, we have seen support for the Copenhagen accord grow. Over 100 countries have now associated with the accord, and more than 70 have listed actions and targets to limit their greenhouse gas emissions. Those countries account for over 80 per cent. of global emissions. The willingness of many countries to take substantial domestic action demonstrates that—with ambition—the international community has the opportunity to come together to tackle dangerous climate change effectively.
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Asked by
Jim Cunningham
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Oral answers to questions
What his most recent assessment is of the progress in tackling climate change made since the Copenhagen climate change conference.
Subjects
Climate change; International cooperation
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1174-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman has obviously not had the pleasure that I have had from a nightingale that I find singing in my garden. There can be joys in hearing birdsong in the early hours of the morning. Unfortunately, he is still awake at that time, like me and many other hon. Members. The demands of energy efficiency mean that the Government look increasingly at whether light levels could be reduced while being consistent with the safety of people, such as the hon. Gentleman and me, who are on their way home.
The hon. Gentleman has obviously not had the pleasure that I have had from a nightingale that I find singing in my garden. There can be joys in hearing birdsong in the early hours of the morning. Unfortunately, he is still awake at that time, like me and many other hon. Members. The demands of energy efficiency mean that the Government look increasingly at whether light levels could be reduced while being consistent with the safety of people, such as the hon. Gentleman and me, who are on their way home.
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Asked by
Andrew Pelling
(Independent (affiliation))
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Oral answers to questions
When I walk home late at night following late sittings in the House, I often notice birds singing because of the light pollution. Does the Minister think that that is a potential issue, and could any action be taken to deal with that significant distortion to our climate and environment?
Subjects
Pollution; Lighting
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1179-80
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The carbon emissions reduction target—CERT—obligates energy companies to install a variety of household energy efficiency measures, including those suitable for hard-to-treat homes. CERT is delivered throughout Great Britain including in rural areas.
Additionally, Warm Front fits energy-efficient measures in vulnerable households. Any rural household could be eligible for Warm Front assistance as long as the applicant is the home owner or tenant in the private sector, and is in receipt of a qualifying benefit.
The carbon emissions reduction target—CERT—obligates energy companies to install a variety of household energy efficiency measures, including those suitable for hard-to-treat homes. CERT is delivered throughout Great Britain including in rural areas.
Additionally, Warm Front fits energy-efficient measures in vulnerable households. Any rural household could be eligible for Warm Front assistance as long as the applicant is the home owner or tenant in the private sector, and is in receipt of a qualifying benefit.
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Beith
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Oral answers to questions
What mechanisms he has put in place to increase the level of energy efficiency in rural homes classified as hard-to-treat.
Subjects
Housing; Carbon emissions
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1163
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I acknowledge every point that the right hon. Gentleman has made, and we have been working on every aspect of those problems. Ofgem is encouraging connection to the gas grid, where that is possible and economic—with support, of course. In January this year it announced that all four gas networks will be linked in partnerships to enable new connections to be made, and we expect that up to 20,000 new households will be connected to the gas grid under that scheme. In a year's time we shall have the renewable heat incentive, which will benefit particularly those who wish to switch from liquefied petroleum gas and other expensive fuels. We also have CERT, which is increasingly being incentivised to cope with hard-to-treat homes and solid wall insulation. Over 56,000 homes have already been insulated, so there is some progress.
I acknowledge every point that the right hon. Gentleman has made, and we have been working on every aspect of those problems. Ofgem is encouraging connection to the gas grid, where that is possible and economic—with support, of course. In January this year it announced that all four gas networks will be linked in partnerships to enable new connections to be made, and we expect that up to 20,000 new households will be connected to the gas grid under that scheme. In a year's time we shall have the renewable heat incentive, which will benefit particularly those who wish to switch from liquefied petroleum gas and other expensive fuels. We also have CERT, which is increasingly being incentivised to cope with hard-to-treat homes and solid wall insulation. Over 56,000 homes have already been insulated, so there is some progress.
Answered by
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Beith
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Oral answers to questions
Is the Minister aware that in areas such as Northumberland many of the poorest people live in stone-built properties with no cavity wall, no gas supply, no dual fuel tariff, dependence on bottled gas or solid fuel, and often difficulty in getting access to warm home schemes? Does she recognise that further targeted steps are needed and perhaps an easing of the rules to ensure that some of the people most in fuel poverty in rural areas are helped?
Subjects
Housing; Carbon emissions
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1164
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons