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That this House notes that the Government's targets for producing electricity from renewable sources are 10.4 per cent. by 2010 and 15.4 per cent. by 2015 with an aspiration of 20 per cent. by 2020; notes that most industry experts believe that the achievement of these targets is extremely unlikely; and calls upon the Government to explain how it plans to reach these higher targets given the present low capacity of renewable generators.
That this House notes that the Government's targets for producing electricity from renewable sources are 10.4 per cent. by 2010 and 15.4 per cent. by 2015 with an aspiration of 20 per cent. by 2020; notes that most industry experts believe that the achievement of these targets is extremely unlikely;...
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he intends to introduce an aid package for electricity consumers in Northern Ireland; who the main beneficiaries of the package will be; whether the European Union has approved a package for electricity consumers in Northern Ireland; and if he will...
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he intends to introduce an aid package for electricity consumers in Northern Ireland; who the main beneficiaries of the package will be; whether the European Union has approved a package for electricity consumers in Northern Ireland; and if he will...
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the impact that the building of the North West gas pipeline will have on domestic electricity prices to customers in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the impact that the building of the North West gas pipeline will have on domestic electricity prices to customers in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what funds he will make available to help reduce energy costs in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figure.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what funds he will make available to help reduce energy costs in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figure.
That this House notes that within the United Kingdom domestic electricity consumption accounts for 33 per cent. of total electricity consumption, 69 per cent. of which is used to power lights and appliances; further notes that domestic electricity consumption is responsible for nine per cent. of total UK carbon emissions and that under the Kyoto Protocol the UK has to reduce its carbon emissions by 12.5 per cent. on 1990 levels; recognises the role domestic energy efficiency can play in achieving this target; and urges Her Majesty's Government to work with its EU partners to improve energy standards for household appliances, electrical goods and lighting via a mixture of policy instruments including mandatory energy labelling, minimum energy performance standards and voluntary agreements, with incentive schemes in favour of the most efficient appliances, together with disincentives for inefficient appliances to ensure the rapid market penetration of energy-efficient equipment; and calls on the Government to introduce escalating standards extended to all household appliances and electrical goods.
That this House notes that within the United Kingdom domestic electricity consumption accounts for 33 per cent. of total electricity consumption, 69 per cent. of which is used to power lights and appliances; further notes that domestic electricity consumption is responsible for nine per cent. of total UK carbon emissions...
That this House welcomes the announcement by Ofgem that it is taking steps to introduce the British Electricity Transmission and Trading Arrangements, which are designed to bring greater competition to the Scottish market; regrets that Scottish consumers have not benefited in the same way as consumers in England and Wales; and looks forward to more competition and lower prices for domestic electricity in Scotland, whilst always bearing in mind the need to maintain the highest standards of safety and service.
That this House welcomes the announcement by Ofgem that it is taking steps to introduce the British Electricity Transmission and Trading Arrangements, which are designed to bring greater competition to the Scottish market; regrets that Scottish consumers have not benefited in the same way as consumers in England and Wales;...
That this House welcomes the announcement by Powergen that it is to phase out the surcharge paid by its pre-payment meter electricity customers; and calls on all other electricity and gas suppliers to do likewise.
That this House welcomes the announcement by Powergen that it is to phase out the surcharge paid by its pre-payment meter electricity customers; and calls on all other electricity and gas suppliers to do likewise.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will exempt Northern Ireland from the climate change levy or energy tax until such time as electricity costs are comparable to average electricity costs in Great Britain. - Includes figures.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will exempt Northern Ireland from the climate change levy or energy tax until such time as electricity costs are comparable to average electricity costs in Great Britain. - Includes figures.
What assessment he has made of the level of efficiency improvements achieved in generating companies since privatisation; and what consideration he has given to requiring these companies to absorb more costs rather than pass them on to electricity consumers.
What assessment he has made of the level of efficiency improvements achieved in generating companies since privatisation; and what consideration he has given to requiring these companies to absorb more costs rather than pass them on to electricity consumers.
What assessment he has made of the importance to the Northern Ireland economy of keeping electricity prices in Northern Ireland at levels attractive to incoming industry and commerce and competitive for existing industry with electricity prices in Great Britain.
What assessment he has made of the importance to the Northern Ireland economy of keeping electricity prices in Northern Ireland at levels attractive to incoming industry and commerce and competitive for existing industry with electricity prices in Great Britain.
What is his assessment of the effect on future electricity prices in Northern Ireland of a 50 per cent. increase in heavy fuel oil duty.
What is his assessment of the effect on future electricity prices in Northern Ireland of a 50 per cent. increase in heavy fuel oil duty.
If he will make representations to have the extra heavy fuel oil excise duty set aside or if he will make available some additional transitional relief until such time as over dependence on heavy fuel oil is replaced by natural gas.
If he will make representations to have the extra heavy fuel oil excise duty set aside or if he will make available some additional transitional relief until such time as over dependence on heavy fuel oil is replaced by natural gas.
If he will consider increasing transitional relief to compensate for compliance with United Kingdom and EU policy on power station emissions and additional costs incurred through meeting alternative energy targets contained within the non fossil fuel obligation.
If he will consider increasing transitional relief to compensate for compliance with United Kingdom and EU policy on power station emissions and additional costs incurred through meeting alternative energy targets contained within the non fossil fuel obligation.
What proposals he has to compensate for the extra cost of electricity generation arising from increased heavy fuel oil excise duty.
What proposals he has to compensate for the extra cost of electricity generation arising from increased heavy fuel oil excise duty.
If he will invite the Director General of Offer (Northern Ireland) to carry out a cost benefit analysis on the next tranche of electricity generation which will take into account the social, economic and environmental effects on Northern Ireland.
If he will invite the Director General of Offer (Northern Ireland) to carry out a cost benefit analysis on the next tranche of electricity generation which will take into account the social, economic and environmental effects on Northern Ireland.
If he will request the Northern Ireland Electricity Regulator to take account of the results of a proper independent cost benefit analysis for the Province as a whole, prior to reaching a decision on the most economic source of electric power for Northern Ireland and making any future announcement.
If he will request the Northern Ireland Electricity Regulator to take account of the results of a proper independent cost benefit analysis for the Province as a whole, prior to reaching a decision on the most economic source of electric power for Northern Ireland and making any future announcement.
If he will place in the Library the heads of agreement between Northern Ireland Electricity and Scottish Power on the proposed interconnector. - No. Agreement forms basis of commercial arrangement between two private sector companies.
If he will place in the Library the heads of agreement between Northern Ireland Electricity and Scottish Power on the proposed interconnector. - No. Agreement forms basis of commercial arrangement between two private sector companies.