"The Government’s commitment to the SMR rollout is welcome, as indeed is today’s announcement on Sizewell C being given the green light. The Opposition believe that nuclear can be a significant contributor to a balanced scorecard alongside gas and renewables to give us a secure, affordable and clean energy system. …..." Lord Offord of Garvel - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to respond to the Statement made by the Secretary of State in the other place a week ago.
The state of climate and nature is one of the most important areas of policy that we can discuss in both Houses. However, true to form, …..." Lord Offord of Garvel - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing the draft Electricity Capacity (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 today.
We have a responsibility to protect future generations, and there is a shared determination across these Benches to confront climate change. That is why today’s regulations will contribute to decarbonising our energy …..." Lord Offord of Garvel - View Speech
"My Lords, this order makes modest changes to the energy company obligation—ECO—scheme, and I was pleased to see the Minister in the other place recognise that ECO4 and the GB Insulation Scheme have been a key part of the effort to upgrade homes across the country. These schemes were introduced …..." Lord Offord of Garvel - View Speech
"My Lords, the sad reality is that the Grangemouth oil refinery has come to its end of life after 100 years of service. That is due to the transition from oil and gas to renewables. Of course, the loss of 450 jobs is deeply regrettable, and Ineos should get some …..." Lord Offord of Garvel - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to speak to Part 1 of the Bill and specifically to Chapter 2, which relates to electricity infrastructure. The Bill introduces many critical reforms to our planning and grid connection systems, and, if implemented effectively, could help restore a degree of realism and responsiveness …..." Lord Offord of Garvel - View Speech
"My Lords, as has been pointed out, we have a social tariff. We had one previously, before 2011, but it was abolished in favour of the warm home discount. I welcome any initiative by the Government to increase that to alleviate any suffering, but any talk of a social tariff …..." Lord Offord of Garvel - View Speech
"My Lords, surely in relation to climate change we must be pragmatic in this area and not dogmatic, so my question to the Minister is simply: why do he and his boss, the Secretary of State for Energy, refuse to listen to their closest advisers? Dr Fatih Birol, head of …..." Lord Offord of Garvel - View Speech
"My Lords, the UK has the highest industrial electricity prices in the OECD. We have discussed this many times in your Lordships’ House. Our prices are 45 times more expensive than in the USA and seven times more expensive than in China. Without cheap energy we are deindustrialising through the …..." Lord Offord of Garvel - View Speech
"My Lords, I begin by expressing my sympathy for all those impacted by the recent blackouts in Spain, Portugal and beyond. This blackout should serve as a stark reminder of the consequences when the power grid fails. Prolonged blackouts are devastating. The collapse of the grid in Iberia highlights the …..." Lord Offord of Garvel - View Speech