Tidal Power: North West
(asked on 29th August 2014) - View Source
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what steps are being taken by his Department to invest in tidal energy development in north-west England.
This question was answered on 4th September 2014
The Department recognises the potential for tidal energy in the UK and remains committed to explore the options of harnessing this resource.
Tidal energy developments are currently supported by Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) until 2017. Thereafter they will be supported by Contract for Difference (CfD) under the Electricity Market Reform.