Commons Sense

House of Commons · General Debate

Local Electricity

10 June 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Peter Aldous Con Woodford

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Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Peter Aldous raised concerns about local electricity in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Aldous argued that enabling local generators to become suppliers would address both the economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic and the challenge of climate change.
  • He highlighted the need for a regulatory framework that supports community energy projects, noting that the current system imposes high costs and bureaucracy on new entrants.
  • The Bill seeks to establish a right to local supply by requiring Ofgem to set up rules ensuring that setup and running costs are proportionate to the scale of operations.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Peter Aldous Con Woodford

Mr Aldous argued that enabling local generators to become suppliers would address both the economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic and the challenge of climate change. He highlighted the need for a regulatory framework that supports community energy projects, noting that the current system imposes high costs and bureaucracy on new entrants. The Bill seeks to establish a right to local supply by requiring Ofgem to set up rules ensuring that setup and running costs are proportionate to the scale of operations. Aldous believes this would unlock significant economic benefits for communities through job creation and value retention, while also promoting sustainable energy.

Other contributors (1)
  • Peter Aldous Con Woodford

    Mr Aldous emphasised that the Bill aims to enable smaller-scale renewable generators to supply electricity locally. He explained that by reducing costs and complexity for local suppliers, more community projects could become financially viable. This would result in stronger local economies due to job creation and improved public support for sustainable energy transition. Mr Aldous also mentioned that 151 MPs from various parties have endorsed the Bill, along with numerous NGOs and local councils.

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