Asked by: Michelle Scrogham (Labour - Barrow and Furness)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of electricity pricing arrangements on (a) small and medium sized enterprises and (b) other non domestic consumers; and what steps his Department is taking to support small businesses with their energy costs.
Answered by Chris McDonald - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
We are closely monitoring the impact of energy prices on businesses caused by the instability in the middle east, and much will depend on the length of the ongoing crisis. We are increasing the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant for properties heated by oil and LPG, taking the total grant to £9,000. This will help SMEs in England and Wales most impacted by rising energy prices to electrify their heating and provide greater certainty over energy bills.
Asked by: Michelle Scrogham (Labour - Barrow and Furness)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the effectiveness of the Property Value Protection Scheme in meeting its objectives in communities affected by proposals for a Geological Disposal Facility; and what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that the scheme provides adequate assurance and protection for homeowners.
Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Property Value Protection (PVP) scheme is a discretionary property support scheme designed to assist eligible homeowners who have a compelling need to sell but are unable to do so other than at a substantially reduced price as a result of the GDF siting process in their community. It draws on comparable schemes used for major infrastructure projects.
The scheme is delivered by NWS, and applications are assessed against clear eligibility criteria by an independent panel. There are opportunities to review the scheme as the programme progresses. NWS continues to engage with local communities to raise awareness and support potential applicants, helping to ensure the scheme operates fairly and consistently.
Asked by: Michelle Scrogham (Labour - Barrow and Furness)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to publish information on the development of carbon capture, usage and storage projects outside of the Track 1 and 2 processes.
Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
Our £21.7 billion investment in CCUS will help launch an era of clean energy in Britain – boosting energy security, backing industries, and supporting thousands of highly skilled jobs across the country.
In the longer term, it is important that industry and government enable the development of a self-sustaining UK CCUS sector supporting good jobs and reducing emissions, putting the UK at the forefront of global CCUS.
Decisions for continued CCUS deployment will be taken in due course.
Asked by: Michelle Scrogham (Labour - Barrow and Furness)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to sequence carbon capture, usage and storage projects after Track 1 and 2.
Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
Our £21.7 billion investment in CCUS will help launch an era of clean energy in Britain – boosting energy security, backing industries, and supporting thousands of highly skilled jobs across the country.
In the longer term, it is important that industry and government enable the development of a self-sustaining UK CCUS sector supporting good jobs and reducing emissions, putting the UK at the forefront of global CCUS.
Decisions for continued CCUS deployment will be taken in due course.