Energy Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 7:00 pm on 22 October 2008.

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Photo of Lord Jenkin of Roding Lord Jenkin of Roding Conservative 7:00, 22 October 2008

My Lords, following the point raised by my noble friend the Duke of Montrose, will the Minister take notice of what Ofgem said in its response to the renewable consultation? It said:

"In terms of the mechanism, we see merit in seeking to rationalise the many different policy interventions, or at a minimum to achieve more consistency (for example between renewable heat and micro-generation electricity as each MWh of either has the same value towards the renewables target)".

That seems to me to be pretty wise advice. Ofgem has obviously given a great deal of thought to it. Perhaps the Government should adopt that approach.