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CLGPermitted development rights for small scale renewable and low carbon energy technologies, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure: Consultation (CONSULTATION CLOSED) This consultation seeks views on Government proposals to introduce permitted development rights for small scale renewable and low carbon technologies in domestic and non-domestic settings. It also seeks views on introducing permitted development rights and deemed advertisement consent in relation to electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The closing date for the consultation is 9 February 2010. The consultation document can be found at: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/microgenelectriccars.pdf DECCConsultation on the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Reference Number : 10D/542 On 1 February 2010, the Government published a consultation on the introduction of a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, which it aims to introduce in April 2011. The consultation seeks views on the proposed scheme. The deadline for responses to this consultation is Monday 26 April. Details about submitting a response, including the relevant e-mail and postal addresses, can be found in the ‘How to Respond’ section of the consultation document. For information and queries, please contact rfi@decc.gsi.gov.uk. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will provide financial support for those who install renewable heating, which qualifies for support under the scheme. These proposals have been developed with input from DECC stakeholders - energy industry trade associations, Ofgem and NGOs - and this consultation constitutes a more formal opportunity for all interested parties to have their say on the details of the RHI mechanism. The Government proposes the following key aspects of the RHI:
The deadline for responses to this consultation is Monday 26 April. Full details of the consultation can be found here: http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/rhi/rhi.aspx Extending the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target The Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) is part of a broader framework of policies acting to drive carbon dioxide savings across Great Britain. CERT commenced on 1st April 2008 and concludes on 31st March 2011, and is the third phase of a household energy supplier obligation (previously called the Energy Efficiency Commitment). CERT applies in England, Scotland and Wales. Going further, Government announced in the 2009 UK Low Carbon Transition Plan that CERT would be extended to December 2012 to align with the end of the first carbon budget period and to provide ongoing certainty of household energy efficiency investment. The CERT extension consultation published today 21st December raises key proposals for a new higher target of 293 million tonnes of lifetime CO2 savings by December 2012; for the provision of an insulation minimum and the removal of compact fluorescent lights as eligible measures, so as to drive insulation delivery at scale and ensure we meet our target to insulate 6 million homes by December 2011; and, for a new Super Priority Group obligation to ensure that the most vulnerable householders who are least able to afford energy saving measures are offered assistance. The consultation closes on 14th March 2010. Early review of the Renewables Obligation band for co-firing of biomass with Combined Heat and Power Reference Number: 10D/538 The Secretary of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change has launched an early review of the co-firing with combined heat and power (CoCHP) bands (e.g. co-firing of biomass with combined heat and power (CHP) and co-firing of energy crops with CHP) under the Renewables Obligation. Given the narrow technology focus of the banding review, this is a shortened six week consultation. The decision to launch an early review was taken as it came to the DECC's attention that an error had been made in the original calculations made for the CoCHP bands that contributed to the final decision on banding level for CoCHP. Note that co-firing of Energy from Waste with CHP is not affected by this error and is outside the remit of this review. The closing date is 12 March 2010 and full details can be found here: http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/early_review/early_review.aspx Consultation on second stage transposition of EU Directive (2008/101/EC) to include aviation in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) This consultation seeks views on the draft second set of implementing Regulations to transpose EU Directive 2008/101/EC to include aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). The second stage Regulations that are the subject of this consultation will complete the UK transposition of the Directive, putting in place additional requirements on operators and the remaining powers that the regulators will need to administer the system. The issues covered by this consultation include:
These Regulations will ultimately repeal in part and replace the first stage Regulations and provide for full transposition of the Directive. The consultation will run from 11 December 2009 until 5 March 2010. Consultation responses should be sent by email to: Aviation.EUETS@decc.gsi.gov.uk or to the address listed in the consultation document. The consultation can be found at: http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/euets_aviation/euets_aviation.aspx Consultation on draft National Policy Statements for Energy Infrastructure (CONSULTATION CLOSED) Consultation on draft National Policy Statements for Energy Infrastructure
The principal purpose of this consultation is to identify whether the draft energy National Policy Statements are fit for purpose: in other words, whether they provide a suitable framework for the Infrastructure Planning Commission to make decisions on applications for development consent for nationally significant energy infrastructure. In the case of the draft Nuclear NPS, the consultation also seeks views on the Government’s assessment of the potential suitability of sites for the deployment of new nuclear power stations, and the Government’s assessment of arrangements to manage and dispose of waste from new nuclear power stations. This consultation also seeks views on the Appraisals of Sustainability and Habitats Regulations Assessments that have been carried out in relation to the draft energy NPSs. Appraisals of Sustainability (AoS) are required by the Planning Act and are intended to help to ensure that NPSs take account of environmental, social and economic considerations, with the objective of contributing to the achievement of sustainable development. The aim of the Habitats Regulations Assessments ( HRA) is to assess the implications of NPSs for protected habitats. Finally, this consultation seeks views on the Impact Assessment carried out for the draft energy NPSs. The role of the Impact Assessment is to analyse the administrative costs and benefits of proposed Government interventions to business, the public sector and the third sector (voluntary organisations). The consultation closes on Monday 22nd February 2010. More information can be found at: https://www.energynpsconsultation.decc.gov.uk/intro Second consultation on the form and content of new Climate Change Agreements (CONSULTATION CLOSED) Current Climate Change Agreements expire in March 2013. However, the Government announced in the Pre Budget Report in 2007 that “the scheme will continue until 2017, subject to State aid approval, and [it] will discuss with business the most effective way of taking this forward”. The Government consulted on a number of proposals and options for changes to the form and content of existing Climate Change Agreements in March 2009. It has considered the responses to that consultation and now makes specific proposals on the form and content of new Climate Change Agreements, on which the views of interested parties are sought. Responses must be submitted by 15 February 2010. Emailed responses should be sent to: ccaconsultation@decc.gsi.gov.uk. More information on the consultation can be found at DECC. Consultation on proposal to modify electricity supply licence conditions for the purpose of introducing the Feed-In Tariff Scheme (CONSULTATION CLOSED) The consultation seeks the views of electricity suppliers and other interested parties on the modifications DECC propose to make to supply licence conditions which will allow for the delivery of the FITs. This consultation is not seeking views on the policy supporting the FITs scheme but on the key aspect of how the FITs scheme will be delivered. The consultation will run from 18 December 2009 until 15 January 2010. The consultation document can be found here. Consultation on the proposed offshore carbon dioxide storage licensing regime. (CONSULTATION CLOSED) Summary: This consultation is asking for views on the Government’s proposals for an offshore carbon dioxide licensing regime, based on powers given by the Energy Act 2008. The licensing regime is intended to ensure that there is a clear, fit-for-purpose regulatory framework to encourage investment in such storage developments. It forms part of the transposition into UK law of EU Directive 2009/31/EC on the geological storage of carbon dioxide. The consultation opened on 25th September 2009, and will run for a period of 12 weeks until 30th December 2009. We would welcome your input into the consultation process. The Consultation documentation is available at: www.decc.gov.uk Consultation- Delivering secure low carbon electricity: A call for evidence (CONSULTATION CLOSED) Potential future challenges exist in relation to electricity security of supply as the UK economy moves towards a low carbon future. Ensuring security of supply is a particular challenge because of the lead times for building new power stations and the requirement for significant capital investment. The Government is therefore creating a supportive climate for timely investment in a diverse mix of low-carbon technologies. The Government is also ensuring that the market and regulatory framework can adapt to cope with the different characteristics of low-carbon electricity generation technologies. DECC believe that the risk to security of electricity supplies over the next decade is manageable, but that the scale and pace of change required will test the electricity market during the transition to the low-carbon economy. Consultation on Renewable Electricity Financial Incentives (CONSULTATION CLOSED) Summary: This consultation seeks views on two mechanisms to provide financial incentives for the generation of low-carbon and renewable electricity; the renewables obligation (RO) and feed-in tariffs (FITs). The RO is currently the main financial support scheme for renewable electricity in the UK. In order to ensure that the RO stimulates deployment of new renewable generation to the extent needed to meet the UK’s 2020 target for renewable energy, the Government plan to make certain changes to the RO by means of the next Renewables Obligation Order (ROO) which will come into effect on 1 April 2010. In summary, these are:
The 2008 Energy Act contains powers for the introduction of FITs in Great Britain to incentivise renewable electricity installations up to a maximum capacity of 5 MW. The Government intends to implement FITs by April 2010 and this consultation sets out how the Government intends the FITs scheme to work, including the proposed tariff levels. The consultation is open to the public from 15 July 2009 and will run until 15 October 2009. DEFRASaving energy through better products and appliances: a consultation on analysis, aims and indicative standards for energy efficient products 2009 - 2030 This is the second consultation on the Government’s analysis, targets and indicative standards for a range of energy-using products and appliances. The consultation sets out the technical analysis of what can be achieved by improving the energy-efficiency of a range of domestic and non-domestic appliances in pursuit of the UK’s energy and climate change ambitions, as set out in the 2007 Energy White Paper and the 2009 Low Carbon Transition Plan. All responses should be received by 12 March 2010. The consultation document can be downloaded here. This is the second consultation on the Government’s analysis, targets and indicative standards for a range of energy-using products and appliances. The consultation sets out the technical analysis of what can be achieved by improving the energy-efficiency of a range of domestic and non-domestic appliances in pursuit of the UK’s energy and climate change ambitions, as set out in the 2007 Energy White Paper and the 2009 Low Carbon Transition Plan. The consultation closes on 12 March 2010. Details can be found here on the Defra website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/energy-using-products/index.htm Consultation on proposals for GB offences and penalties legislation in relation to EC Regulation 1005/2010 on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and proposed amendment to the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2009 The proposed GB Regulations on ozone-depleting substances will be of interest to all undertakings, as defined in Article 3(26) of the EC Regulation, which produce, recover, recycle, reclaim, use, destroy or trade in controlled substances or which operate refrigeration, air-conditioning or heat pump equipment, or fire protection systems, which contain controlled substances. The Regulations will also be of interest to associations and members of associations which manufacture, install, service or recover ODS from commercial or domestic equipment which contain or rely on controlled substances, to producers of controlled substances, to those responsible for offshore oil and gas installations, and to enforcement authorities, Government Departments and non-Governmental organisations . The proposed minor technical amendment to the F gas Regulations will be of interest to companies and personnel involved in the installation, servicing and recovery of F gases from stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Responses to both consultations should be received by 9 March 2010. The consultation document can be downloaded here. European Energy Regulators - CEER & ERGEGRegulatory aspects of the integration of wind generation in European electricity markets (CONSULTATION CLOSED) As Member States (MSs) come under increasing pressure to deliver low-carbon, secure forms of energy, focus continues to rest on the deployment of renewable energy. Given the natural resources available and the associated costs, many MSs are concentrating their efforts on increasing their deployment of wind generation. CEER invites all stakeholders interested in the regulatory implications of integrating wind generation into European electricity markets to respond to this consultation, both in general and in relation to the questions in Section 1.4 of the report. Interested parties are invited to submit comments by 18 February 2010 and these should be sent by e-mail to: wind@ceer.eu. The consultation is available here. Consultation on "European Energy Regulators Draft 2010 Work Programme". (CONSULTATION CLOSED) Summary: On 11 September 2009, the European Energy Regulators (EER) launched a public consultation with all stakeholders in respect of its 2010 Work Programme. The document sets out the framework and provisional timelines for the EER’s foreseen deliverables. For each of these, stakeholders will find information on the public consultations and public hearings planned so as to enhance their possibilities to plan ahead. The role of public consultation is to increase transparency and to provide us with valuable feedback from stakeholders. All comments from the stakeholders are most welcome. Following the public consultation period, ERGEG will publish all comments received from stakeholders. If a respondent would like ERGEG to treat their contribution with confidentiality then this must be explicitly mentioned in their submission. All comments should be submitted by Friday, 6 November 2009 and should be sent by email to: WP2010@ergeg.org For more information see - www.energy-regulators.eu OFGEMOfgem has launched a consultation on future energy security which includes a proposal to replace the Renewables Obligation. The document is the latest publication from Ofgem's Project Discovery programme , which was started in early 2009 to explore whether current policies were capable of delivering both security of supply and renewables objectives at affordable prices for consumers. Please click here for more details: http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/Pages/MoreInformation.aspx?docid=73&refer=Markets/WhlMkts/Discovery3 SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Scotland (CONSULTATION CLOSED) Scottish Planning Policy - Proposed Policy Changes (CONSULTATION CLOSED)
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