Dave Doogan MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Great British EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has for (a) whole and (b) partial ownership of energy generation capacity by GB Energy by 2045.
Answer: Government does not intend for Great British Energy to buy existing generation assets from private sector operators. Instead, Government anticipates that it will develop a portfolio of new assets, boosting Britain’s energy security whilst also delivering ...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: Wind PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has for (a) whole and (b) partial ownership of (i) offshore and (ii) onshore wind farms by GB Energy by 2045.
Answer: Great British Energy will be a publicly-owned energy company that will invest in, own and operate projects. Great British Energy will support the Government's clean power mission by partnering with industry, local authorities and communities. The exact de...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans for GB Energy to have a public option retail arm.
Answer: No. The Government does not intend Great British Energy to be an energy retail company or to supply energy directly to households. Great British Energy will invest in, own and operate energy projects which will produce clean, cheap and homegrown power tha...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricity GenerationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he will publish a response to the consultation entitled Review of electricity market arrangements (REMA): second consultation which closed on 7 May 2024.
Answer: Electricity market reform work is key to delivering a decarbonised, secure, and affordable system. The new Government is currently assessing timelines, and we will provide more information in due course.
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: Capital InvestmentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how GB Energy will interact with the (a) UK Infrastructure Bank and (b) National Wealth Fund to provide investment for renewable energy; and how renewables investments by GB Energy will diffe
Answer: Great British Energy will work with institutions such as the National Wealth Fund and UK Infrastructure Bank to deliver the Government’s clean energy mission. The Government is currently developing the details of both Great British Energy and the National...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: InnovationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether any of Great British Energy's 8.3bn budget will be spent on funding (a) the offshore renewable energy catapult and (b) other existing technology investment initiatives.
Answer: Great British Energy will invest in, own and operate projects which will produce clean, cheap and homegrown energy and make Britain energy secure. It will be backed by a capitalisation of £8.3bn of new money over this Parliament. Government will clarify t...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWind Power: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether wind farm developments which receive investment from GB Energy will be eligible for contracts via the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Answer: The way that Great British Energy interacts with other existing and new government policies influencing the energy system, including the Contracts for Difference Scheme, will be determined in due course. Great British Energy’s activities will be compliant...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether any of the £8.3 billion funding allocated to Great British Energy over the next five years will be spent on funding the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Answer: No. The 8.3bn of funding allocated to Great British Energy over the next five years will be an additional measure and will not replace the need for other government support mechanisms such as the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. The CfD Scheme is fu...
Answered 3 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether offshore wind projects developed with help from Great British Energy's early development work and investment will be co-owned by Great British Energy.
Answer: Great British Energy will be a publicly-owned energy company that will invest in, own and operate projects. Great British Energy will support the Government's clean power mission by partnering with industry, local authorities and communities. The exact de...
Answered 3 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether Great British Energy will purchase and operate any existing energy generation capacity in the UK.
Answer: Government does not intend for Great British Energy to buy existing generation assets from private sector operators. Instead, Government anticipates that it will develop a portfolio of new assets, boosting Britain’s energy security whilst also delivering ...
Answered 3 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether GB energy will (a) build and (b) operate energy generation capacity by 2045.
Answer: Great British Energy will be a publicly-owned energy company that will invest in, own and operate projects. Great British Energy will support the Government's clean power mission by partnering with industry, local authorities and communities. The exact de...
Answered 3 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he expects GB Energy to generate funds through (a) generation of energy, (b) distribution of energy and (c) any other mechanism.
Answer: Great British Energy will be a publicly-owned energy company that will invest in, own and operate projects, including generation assets, that expect a return on investments, generating revenue and delivering profits that will benefit the public. Any profi...
Answered 3 Sept 2024
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