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HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I thank the hon. Member for Sheffield, Hallam for her questions. As well thought through and well meaning as they are, the renewable transport fuel obligation already requires…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)Transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gas emissions, producing 26% of the UK’s total emissions in 2021. Low carbon alternatives to traditional fuels such as…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I thank my hon. Friend and Opposition Members for a fascinating discussion of the clause and new clause 51, and of how we proceed with regulation of this nascent industry—a…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)Clause 116 clarifies the regulatory framework for fusion energy facilities by explicitly excluding them from nuclear site licensing requirements. That will provide certainty for…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I hasten to suggest that what we are doing through this Bill is legislating to facilitate for the operation of those trials within the United Kingdom. The merits of such trials…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I thank hon. Members for their comments. The hon. Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun is absolutely right that there is a third village trial, which has not been referenced this…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)The clause defines what we mean by a hydrogen grid conversion trial and expands the duty of the gas transporter running the trial to participants to undertake work without charge.…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I will respond only to compliment the Opposition Whip, the hon. Member for Coventry North West, on the great job that she did clearing the water up. Question put and agreed to.…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)That will be a matter for secondary legislation. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman and other Committee members cannot wait for the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee to…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I will come to the hon. Gentleman’s questions in a moment, if he will be so patient. It is also because it is very possible that the scheme, under those powers, might be best…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)To answer the hon. Gentleman’s substantive point on why we are not incorporating the Government’s own target of 600,000 heat pumps per year by 2028, there are compelling reasons…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)Of course. Sorry. Clause 106 Setting of targets etc08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I guarantee that the new clauses will be debated at the end of our process in Committee. I am sure there will be adequate time to debate them in depth. It may resemble a building…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)The hon. Member for Southampton, Test was right to ask for an explanation. The motion is to delay consideration of clause 132, schedule 7 and so on, which might otherwise have…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventh sitting)I thank the hon. Gentleman for his amendment, which I believe is intended to be helpful—as are all of his amendments. However, I gently disagree with him that we might be heading…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventh sitting)I thank Members for their contributions on amendment 100. The situation in the hon. Member for Sheffield, Hallam’s constituency over the winter period sounds dreadful. My heart…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventh sitting)The clause enables the Secretary of State to introduce a voluntary buy-out mechanism under the energy company obligation—ECO—scheme, through amending the Gas Act 1986 and the…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventh sitting)Electricity storage can enable us to use energy more flexibly and decarbonise our energy system cost effectively. For example, it can help to balance the system at lower cost,…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventh sitting)There is very little of what the hon. Member said that I disagree with. I thank him for that contribution to the debate. We will be looking at this nascent technology in the years…08 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventh sitting)Multi-purpose interconnectors are assets that combine electricity interconnectors between Great Britain and other jurisdictions with electricity transmission connections for…08 Jun 2023