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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that renewable energy developments are subject to appropriate oversight, transparency and accountability before planning applications are approved.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that renewable energy developments are subject to appropriate oversight, transparency and accountability before planning applications are approved.
The Secretary of State makes planning decisions for renewable energy projects that are Nationally Significant, as defined by the Planning Act 2008.
Planning cases are judged on the need case for the infrastructure, weighed against local impacts, local and national planning policy. The Energy National Policy Statements, approved by Parliament, set the need case for this infrastructure and all the considerations that must be applied when deciding applications. We updated relevant National Policy Statements in 2025 and legislated through the Planning and Infrastructure Act to ensure they are updated at least every five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to address cases under the Green Deal and related domestic retrofit schemes where a homeowner was not correctly registered as the energy generator at commissioning; whether he will establish a mechanism for retrospective...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to address cases under the Green Deal and related domestic retrofit schemes where a homeowner was not correctly registered as the energy generator at commissioning; whether he will establish a mechanism for retrospective...
The Green Deal scheme has its own retrospective redress system whereby complaints can be referred to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Green Deal Framework Regulations and Code of Practice. Lack of registration of the homeowner as the FIT generator, due to misregistration or reassignment of associated rights to a third party, may contribute to finding breaches of said regulations if resulting from the consumer being misled. As part of a wider mis-selling investigation the Secretary of State may issue decisions cancelling or reducing a Green Deal loan, but separate FIT dispute resolution options are also outlined on Ofgem’s website.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of consumer transparency, accountability and protection in complex supply chains involving sales agents, installers, finance companies, insurers and certification bodies in government‑supported energy efficiency schemes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of consumer transparency, accountability and protection in complex supply chains involving sales agents, installers, finance companies, insurers and certification bodies in government‑supported energy efficiency schemes.
As set out in the Warm Homes Plan, our assessment is that the current consumer protection system is too fragmented and lacks sufficient oversight of the various actors involved in the delivery of government‑supported domestic retrofit schemes.
The Department is reforming the consumer protection system to simplify delivery and bring oversight under closer government control, and will consult on options for reform this year. This includes clearer accountability across supply chains, strengthened assurance arrangements, and improved monitoring and escalation processes.
We are working across Government, including MHCLG, and consumer experts from industry to develop and stress test plans.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that Environmental, Social and Governance frameworks prevent the displacement of emissions to unregulated regions.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that Environmental, Social and Governance frameworks prevent the displacement of emissions to unregulated regions.
The Government is working to reduce the risk of emissions displacement through adopting and supporting the use of internationally recognised sustainability standards.
The Government is also taking action to address carbon leakage, including by introducing a carbon border adjustment mechanism from January 2027. This will ensure highly traded, carbon intensive products from jurisdictions outside the UK face a comparable carbon price to that paid by UK manufacturers, so that UK decarbonisation efforts lead to a true reduction in global emissions rather than simply displacing carbon emissions overseas.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of corporate Environmental, Social and Governance targets in reducing global emissions.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of corporate Environmental, Social and Governance targets in reducing global emissions.
Evidence from DESNZ analysis and evaluations, including the evaluation of the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting framework, suggests that well-designed climate and ESG disclosures can strengthen corporate governance, improve monitoring and management of emissions, and support firms to identify and implement emissions reduction measures. The Government therefore supports approaches that promote credible, science-based targets and transition planning.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what mechanisms are in place to hold contractors and installers accountable for poor workmanship on government-backed insulation schemes in cases where the original firms have since ceased trading.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what mechanisms are in place to hold contractors and installers accountable for poor workmanship on government-backed insulation schemes in cases where the original firms have since ceased trading.
We have been clear that the original installer is responsible for remediating issues with their work and for the costs of doing so. Where an installer ceases to trade or in some cases fails to rectify an issue, TrustMark require a guarantee to have been issued which for SWI will cover up to £20k.
We are working with Ofgem, TrustMark, certification bodies, energy suppliers and guarantee providers to encourage businesses to fulfil their responsibilities.
Where installers refuse to engage with remediation requests, TrustMark and certification bodies can suspend or remove their certifications. This prevents them being awarded any new work.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Ofgem on (a) improving its accountability to consumers and (b) reducing its costs.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Ofgem on (a) improving its accountability to consumers and (b) reducing its costs.
The Government acknowledges that households have paid the price for the country’s broken energy market, with sky-high bills, suppliers collapsing, and poor customer service during a cost-of-living crisis. To address this, in December the Government launched its first comprehensive review of the energy regulator, Ofgem.
The review will establish Ofgem as a strong consumer champion, driving up standards for household and business consumers both now, and as energy use evolves with smarter and greener technology. It will ensure that consumers have confidence that Ofgem is equipped to address unacceptable outcomes for consumers. A Call for Evidence to support the review closed on 28 February 2025 and the Department is considering the responses.
Ofgem is committed to driving efficiencies through the use of technology and the introduction of improved processes and systems. These efforts are aimed at delivering better value for money while safeguarding the integrity and impact of the schemes it administers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how his Department is ensuring the (a) transparency and (b) accountability of carbon capture projects funded by public money.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how his Department is ensuring the (a) transparency and (b) accountability of carbon capture projects funded by public money.
The Government has developed a series of models to incentivise behaviour in line with our objectives and deliver value for money for consumers and taxpayers. The Infrastructure and Projects Authority provides oversight of the Programme, as a Government’s Major Projects Portfolio, through Gateway Reviews and reporting, and the programme has been subject to National Audit Office reviews and Public Accounts Committee hearings. Partner organisations, such as OFGEM, Low Carbon Contracts Company, and Central Grants and Loans have a key role in providing accountability through monitoring the performance of the Transport & Storage Companies and emitters. The contracts set out regulations according to which support can be withdrawn where key milestones are not met. The Full Business Cases and associated assessments will be published in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what accountability mechanisms are in place for (a) the Health and Safety Executive, (b) Kent Fire and Rescue Service, (c) Swale Borough Council and (d) the Environment Agency to ensure the adequacy of safety inspections of the batteries...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what accountability mechanisms are in place for (a) the Health and Safety Executive, (b) Kent Fire and Rescue Service, (c) Swale Borough Council and (d) the Environment Agency to ensure the adequacy of safety inspections of the batteries...
Requirement 3 of the Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 made Swale Borough Council responsible for the regulation of the Battery Safety Management Plan. The plan was informed following consultation with the Health and Safety Executive and Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Swale Borough Council will be responsible for providing regulation and oversight of the construction and operation of the development.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to hold Ofgem accountable for (a) achieving net zero and (b) supporting growth in renewables as part of its remit.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to hold Ofgem accountable for (a) achieving net zero and (b) supporting growth in renewables as part of its remit.
The industry regulator Ofgem is directly accountable to Parliament. However, my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State and DESNZ Ministers have regular meetings with Ofgem on a range of issues.
In December, the Government launched its first comprehensive review of Ofgem. The review will establish Ofgem as a strong consumer champion, driving up standards for household and business consumers both now, and as energy use evolves with smarter and greener technology. It will also consider Ofgem’s duties and mandate, including how it delivers on its existing set of duties such as net zero.
The path to Net Zero and supporting growth in the renewable energy sector are both at the heart of this Government’s mission to deliver clean power by 2030.
Moved by
Lord Offord of Garvel
59: Clause 6, page 3, line 38, at end insert—
“(1A) The Secretary of State must give a specific direction to Great British Energy that it must report to the Secretary of State on the progress made by Great British Energy towards the strategic priority of reducing...
Moved by
Lord Offord of Garvel
59: Clause 6, page 3, line 38, at end insert—
“(1A) The Secretary of State must give a specific direction to Great British Energy that it must report to the Secretary of State on the progress made by Great British Energy towards the strategic priority of reducing...
My Lords, I rise to move Amendment 59 and to speak to Amendments 60, 61, 63, 65, 69, 70, 72 and 76 in my name.
Amendment 59 requires an annual report on how Great British Energy’s activities are contributing to reducing consumer household energy bills by £300. This frequently repeated claim,...
My Lords, I rise to move Amendment 59 and to speak to Amendments 60, 61, 63, 65, 69, 70, 72 and 76 in my name.
Amendment 59 requires an annual report on how Great British Energy’s activities are contributing to reducing consumer household energy bills by £300. This frequently repeated claim,...
My Lords, Amendment 77 in my name
“would require … 75 per cent of all materials purchased as part of an investment by Great British Energy”
to be produced in the UK. I will speak only briefly, as my noble friend Lord Offord of Garvel’s Amendment 61, for which I thank him,...
My Lords, Amendment 77 in my name
“would require … 75 per cent of all materials purchased as part of an investment by Great British Energy”
to be produced in the UK. I will speak only briefly, as my noble friend Lord Offord of Garvel’s Amendment 61, for which I thank him,...
My Lords, I declare my nuclear power-related interests, as stated in the register. I support my noble friend Lord Offord of Garvel, who has moved Amendment 59 which, together with other
amendments in this group, seeks to align the objectives of GBE with claims made by the Government before the...
My Lords, I declare my nuclear power-related interests, as stated in the register. I support my noble friend Lord Offord of Garvel, who has moved Amendment 59 which, together with other
amendments in this group, seeks to align the objectives of GBE with claims made by the Government before the...
My Lords, Amendment 74 in this group is in my name. It seeks to ensure, in the creation of GB Energy and the delivery of its objectives, a specific consideration of decarbonisation challenges faced by the 1.7 million households in the UK that are not connected to the gas grid—I...
My Lords, Amendment 74 in this group is in my name. It seeks to ensure, in the creation of GB Energy and the delivery of its objectives, a specific consideration of decarbonisation challenges faced by the 1.7 million households in the UK that are not connected to the gas grid—I...
My Lords, I rise to discuss Amendment 80. It proposes that GBE be required to produce both quarterly unaudited and annual audited reports. These should disclose the rate of returns for each investment and the carbon emissions resulting from each investment. This amendment is a matter not only of transparency...
My Lords, I rise to discuss Amendment 80. It proposes that GBE be required to produce both quarterly unaudited and annual audited reports. These should disclose the rate of returns for each investment and the carbon emissions resulting from each investment. This amendment is a matter not only of transparency...
My Lords, I support the remarks made by the noble Lord, Lord Offord of Garvel, and the noble Baroness, Lady Bloomfield, and Amendments 60 and 61, which they spoke to, particularly what the noble Lord said about reducing our dependency on foreign states. I will not repeat the remarks I...
My Lords, I support the remarks made by the noble Lord, Lord Offord of Garvel, and the noble Baroness, Lady Bloomfield, and Amendments 60 and 61, which they spoke to, particularly what the noble Lord said about reducing our dependency on foreign states. I will not repeat the remarks I...
My Lords, it is always a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Alton. We have to admire his doggedness in bringing up the question of slave labour in China. As
we are totally dependent on so many different exports from China to this country, it is something that...
My Lords, it is always a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Alton. We have to admire his doggedness in bringing up the question of slave labour in China. As
we are totally dependent on so many different exports from China to this country, it is something that...