Community Energy Projects 2023-07-04
2023-07-04
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Q1
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Context
The question arises from the need to support local initiatives in energy projects that benefit communities directly.
What steps he plans to take to support the development of community energy projects. The Government are already involved in various funding schemes, but specific details on upcoming actions and commitments are sought.
The Government are supporting local authorities and community energy groups to work together to develop projects within UK growth funding schemes, such as the UK shared prosperity fund. Ofgem also welcomes funding applications from the sector to the industry voluntary redress scheme.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific steps or commitments for supporting community energy projects beyond general support of existing funds and welcome for applications.
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Q2
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Context
The government recently removed amendments in the Lords that were intended to support community energy and local energy trading. This action has raised concerns about the future of these initiatives.
Why did the Government remove amendments from the Energy Bill last week that would have supported community energy and local energy trading? The questioner is seeking a clear explanation for this decision and its implications on future support for such projects.
As we have outlined previously, the Government do not support the amendments that were tabled in the Lords, and believe that the issues raised should be considered as part of wider market reform. However, we are proactively working with parliamentarians and the community energy sector to discuss whether further support from the Government for the sector is needed, and if so, what might be feasible.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide a clear reason or justification for removing the amendments and did not commit to specific alternative plans beyond discussing feasibility with stakeholders.
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