Draft Electricity Supplier Obligations (Excluded Electricity) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Debate between Andrew Western and Amanda Solloway(1 year, 8 months ago)
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Amanda Solloway
Following a consultation in spring 2023, we will come forward with our proposals on the recently announced British industry supercharger, which aims to roll out further support to important manufacturing businesses by exempting firms from certain costs arising from renewable energy obligations, as well as GB capacity market costs, while exploring reductions for network charges, which are the costs industrial users pay for their supply of electricity.
Andrew Western (Stretford and Urmston) (Lab)
Given the intention to look at the list of industries, will the Minister commit to reviewing the inclusion of the mining of hard coal? My hon. Friend the Member for Southampton, Test, suggested that it may be wise to do so.
Amanda Solloway
The list of eligible sectors is determined by their electricity and trade intensity. I commend the regulations to the Committee.
Resolved,
That the Committee has considered the draft Electricity Supplier Obligations (Excluded Electricity) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.