Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Fiona Mactaggart and Nick Hurd

Tuesday 13th September 2016 Commons Chamber

[Fiona Mactaggart (Slough) (Lab)]

T2. The current review of network charging for small embedded generators such as Slough Heat and Power will mean huge increases in costs for them. Is the Department determined to make energy generation the preserve of big businesses only?

[The Minister for Climate Change and Industry (Mr Nick Hurd)]

No, I categorically rebut that. We must strike a balance between driving down the costs of all sources of low-carbon generation and ensuring that we deliver best value for consumers and taxpayers, and that occasionally requires reviews of tariffs.