Public Bill Committees
Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill

• Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill, 1st sitting (2 speeches)
  [Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
  • Clause 1 - Purposes (60 speeches)
    I beg to move amendment No. 17, in clause 1, page 1, leave out line 12.
  • Clause 2 - Annual report on greenhouse gas emissions (0 speeches)
    Amendments made: No. 1, in clause 2, page 1, line 17, leave out ‘Prime Minister’ and insert ‘Secretary of State’. No. 2, in clause 2, page 1, line 17, after...
  • Clause 4 - National targets for microgeneration (13 speeches)
    Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
  • Clause 7 - Sale of electricity produced by domestic microgeneration (14 speeches)
    Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
  • Clause 8 - Microgeneration and access to green energy certificates (11 speeches)
    Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
  • Clause 9 - Promotion of community energy (17 speeches)
    I beg to move amendment No. 22, in clause 9, page 4, line 36, at end insert ‘projects’.
  • Clause 10 - Renewable heat obligation (3 speeches)
    Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
• Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill, 2nd sitting (2 speeches)
  [Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
  • New Clause 5 - National targets for microgeneration (0 speeches)
    ‘(1)The Secretary of State must, during the period beginning with 1st November 2008 and ending with 31st March 2009— (a)designate one or more national microgeneration targets, and...
  • New Clause 6 - National microgeneration targets: modification of section 1 of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (0 speeches)
    ‘(1)This section applies if a target is designated under section (National targets for microgeneration). (2)Section 1 of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30) applies in relation to every...
  • New Clause 7 - Reports under section 1 of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003: microgeneration (0 speeches)
    ‘In section 1(1A) of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30) (annual reports on progress towards sustainable energy aims)— (a)omit “and” at the end of paragraph (b), and...
  • New Clause 8 - Sale of electricity generated by microgeneration: power to modify distribution and supply licences etc (0 speeches)
    ‘(1)Where the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so for the purpose of increasing the amount of the electricity consumed in Great Britain that is generated by...
  • New Clause 9 - Exercise of powers under section (Sale of electricity generated by microgeneration: power to modify distribution and supply licences etc) (0 speeches)
    ‘(1)Before making any modification of a distribution licence or a supply licence under section (Sale of electricity generated by microgeneration: power to modify distribution and supply...
  • New Clause 10 - Functions of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority in relation to microgeneration (0 speeches)
    ‘In section 47 of the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) (functions of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority), after subsection (1) insert—
  • New Clause 2 - Adjustment of transmission charges for electricity (12 speeches)
    ‘(1)Section 185 of the Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) (adjustment of transmission charges) is amended as provided in subsections (2) to (4). (2)In subsection (1)(a), for “of Great...
  • New Clause 3 - Renewable heat (0 speeches)
    ‘(1)It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to take such steps as he considers appropriate to promote the use of heat produced from renewable sources. (2)For the purposes of...
  • New Clause 4 - Reports under section 1 of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003: energy efficiency of residential accommodation (6 speeches)
    ‘(1)Section 1 of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30) (annual reports on progress towards sustainable energy aims) is amended as follows. (2)In subsection (1)— (a)omit...
  • New Clause 14 - Parish councils: power to set up local energy schemes (13 speeches)
    ‘(1)Subject to this section a parish council (or community council in Wales) may establish or assist in the establishment of a local energy scheme. (2)If a parish council (or community...
  • New Clause 16 - Planning and renewable energy (23 speeches)
    ‘(1) Any person undertaking— (a)a new commercial development exceeding 1,000 square metres, or (b)a residential development exceeding five units, must make appropriate provision...
  • New Clause 17 - Reports under section 1 of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003: community energy projects and renewable heat (3 speeches)
    In section 1(1A) of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30) (annual reports on progress towards sustainable energy aims)— (a)at the end of paragraph (b) insert— “(ba)things done...
  • New Clause 19 - Review of permitted development orders (0 speeches)
    ‘(1)The Secretary of State shall for the purpose mentioned in subsection (2) carry out a review of the effect in England of development orders made by virtue of section 59(2)(a) of the Town...
  • New Clause 20 - Building regulations: microgeneration (15 speeches)
    ‘In Schedule 1 to the Building Act 1984 (c. 53) (building regulations), in paragraph 7(a), after paragraph (xxiid) insert— “(xxiie)the production of heat or the generation of...
  • New Clause 21 - Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions: report regarding dynamic demand technologies (3 speeches)
    ‘(1)The Secretary of State must, not later than 12 months after this section comes into force, publish a report on the contribution that is capable of being made by dynamic demand...
• Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill, 3rd sitting (0 speeches)
  [Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
  • Clause 5 - Local targets for microgeneration (17 speeches)
    Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill
  • New Clause 27 - Compliance with building regulations (5 speeches)
    ‘(1)Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary a prosecution for an offence under Part L of the Building Regulations 2000 may be brought at any time within one year of the date of the...
  • New Clause 29 - Simplification of Renewable Energy Certificates for microgeneration (7 speeches)
    ‘For the purposes of enabling individuals installing microgeneration equipment to obtain access at minimum cost and administrative burden to Renewable Energy Certificates, the Electricity...
  • New Clause 30 - Duties of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority towards microgeneration consumers (4 speeches)
    ‘For the purpose of extending the duties of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority towards microgeneration consumers, the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) shall be amended as follows:—...
  • New Clause 25 - Local planning authorities: energy and energy efficiency (14 speeches)
    ‘(1)A local planning authority shall consider when determining a planning application by any person whether to specify— (a)a reasonable requirement for the generation of renewable...
  • New Clause 31 - Promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: gas transporters and suppliers (8 speeches)
    ‘(1)Section 33BC of the Gas Act 1986 (c. 44) (promotion of the efficient use by consumers of gas) is amended as follows. (2)In subsection (1)— (a)for “energy efficiency...
  • New Clause 32 - Promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: electricity distributors and suppliers (0 speeches)
    ‘(1)Section 41A of the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) (promotion of the efficient use by consumers of electricity) is amended as follows. (2)In subsection (1)— (a)for “energy...
  • New Clause 33 - Consequential amendments (0 speeches)
    ‘Schedule (Amendments consequential on sections (Promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: gas transporters and suppliers) and (Promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: electricity...
  • New Clause 34 - Parish councils and community councils: powers in relation to local energy saving measures (0 speeches)
    ‘(1)A parish council or community council may encourage or promote any of the following— (a)microgeneration within their area; (b)the use within their area of electricity generated,...
  • New Clause 35 - Renewables obligation: issue of green certificates (0 speeches)
    ‘(1) Section 32B of the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) (green certificates) is amended as follows. (2)In subsection (1), at the end insert “or, if the order so provides, to a person of...
  • New Clause 36 - Renewables obligation: issue of green certificates: further provisions (0 speeches)
    ’(1) In section 32 of the Electricity Act 1989 (c.29) (obligation in connection with energy from renewable sources), in subsection (5), after ”supply” insert ”or other...
  • New Clause 37 - Commencement (1 speech)
    ’(1)Sections 1, (National targets for microgeneration), (National microgeneration targets; modification of section 1 of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003), (Sale of electricity generated by...
  • Clause 11 - Interpretation (0 speeches)
    Amendment made: No. 13, in page 6, leave out lines 4 and 5.—[Malcolm Wicks.]
  • Clause 12 - Orders and regulations (1 speech)
    Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
  • Clause 14 - Short title and extent (3 speeches)
    I beg to move amendment No. 36, in page 6, line 41, at end insert— ‘()Sections (Review of permitted development orders), (Building regulations: microgeneration), 9, (Parish councils...
  • New Schedule - ‘Amendments consequential on sections (promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: gas transporters and suppliers) and (promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: electricity distributors and suppliers) (5 speeches)
    Gas Act 1986 (c. 44) 1The Gas Act 1986 (c.44) is amended as provided in paragraphs 2 and 3. 2(1)Section 33BC (promotion of the efficient use by consumers of gas) is amended as follows. (2)For the...