Artificial Intelligence: Emissions

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick Excerpts

Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Lords Chamber

[Lord Vallance of Balham (Lab)]

The ability to become self-sufficient in energy is of course dependent on renewable energy, the price of which has come down dramatically since it was first introduced. Making sure that the UK is protected from the volatility of supply of energy from elsewhere is an important part of what this Government are doing. The energy supply from renewables will increase as we get towards a carbon-neutral position, which will also increase growth in terms of the technologies invented, developed and implemented in this country.

[Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Lab)]

My Lords, could my noble friend the Minister ensure that discussions take place as quickly as possible to ensure that, as well as a solution regarding data centres, there is a solution or a resolution in respect of the UK-EU emissions trading scheme, which is due to expire shortly?

[Lord Vallance of Balham (Lab)]

I thank my noble friend for that question. Discussions are ongoing on all these matters, and I am happy to get a detailed response to her.