Every parliamentary written question tabled by James Cartlidge this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What plans his department has to ensure that the installation of Battery Energy Storage Systems at the Bramford Substation does not increase the chance of i) fire or ii) environmental risk.
Details of individual Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects are for developers and local authorities, however their decisions are made within context of the Health and Safety Executive’s regulatory framework. This requires BESS dutyholders to ensu...
What assessment his department has made of the potential impact of the expansion of Bramford Substation on (a) the probability of a fire and (b) the local environment.
The expansion of Bramford Substation forms part of the Norwich to Tilbury project, a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) for which a Development Consent Order application is currently being examined by the Planning Inspectorate on behalf ...
Whether his department has plans to outline the potential impact that the proposed Norwich to Tilbury pylon line will have on i) the Bramford Substation, and ii) energy security for South Suf
Norwich to Tilbury is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) for which a Development Consent Order application is currently being examined by the Planning Inspectorate on behalf of the Secretary of State. Given his quasi-judicial role in d...
What assessment he has made of the resilience of domestic kerosene supply chains for those in South Suffolk who heat their homes with heating oil.
The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
What progress he has made on introducing new consumer protections for heating oil customers.
We welcome the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) commitment to urgently investigate reports from consumers about their experiences in the heating oil market. The CMA is working to publish the findings of its market study later in June. Ministers c...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in the level of aviation fuel demand on the availability and pricing of kerosene for domestic heating consumers in South Suffolk
The UK benefits from strong, diverse fuel supply chains, with secure domestic and international routes. The Government is working with industry to monitor supply and maintain stability. We recognise that heating oil users are exposed to short-term global ...
Whether he has had discussions with the downstream oil sector on ensure the supply of kerosene to off-grid households in South Suffolk constituency.
The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
What steps his Department is taking to monitor heating oil supply levels ahead of winter demand periods.
The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Whether his Department has conducted contingency planning relating to potential disruption of kerosene supplies used for domestic heating in South Suffolk constituency.
The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
What discussions he has had with fuel suppliers regarding the availability of kerosene for domestic heating oil users in South Suffolk.
The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
How he plans to support people using heating oil as the primary means to heat their homes.
The Government recognises that many households, particularly in rural and off‑gas‑grid areas, rely on heating oil as their primary source of heat. We continue to monitor heating‑oil supply chains ensuring households can access fuel when needed. Households using heating oil benefit from wider cost‑of‑living support, including electricity bill reductions announced in the Autumn Budget, and the Warm Home Discount, which provides eligible households with £150 off energy bills until 2030/31. Through the Warm Homes Plan, households can access Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants, and the Government has consulted on alternative low‑carbon options for properties where heat pumps may not be suitable.
If (a) his Department and (b) Ofgem will make an estimate of the cost of the (i) sealing end compounds and (ii) other costs associated with the construction of the (A) underground and (B) other sections of National Grid’s proposed Norwich to Tilbury route.
It is the responsibility of the developers of electricity network projects – in this case National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) - to propose the route and obtain planning permission for that route. NGET presented cost estimates for the Norwich to Tilbury proposals in their April 2024 Strategic Options Backcheck and Review. Ofgem reviews proposed project costs and ensures that network companies spend efficiently. Electricity network reinforcements are only approved where they are in the interests of consumers and help reduce system costs. Ofgem will conduct a detailed cost assessment of this project for the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment Project Assessment stage.
Pursuant to the Answer of 5 December 2024 to Question 17189 on National Grid: Costs of the Western and Eastern Links, if he will make an estimate of the time for delivering the onshore option for Eastern Green Link 1 and 2.
At the time of Ofgem’s decision for Eastern Green Link (EGL) 1&2 Final Need Case, an onshore option was expected to be delivered by 2036, based on information provided by the Transmission Owner, National Grid Electricity Transmission. It was not included as part of the Final Need Case,[1] as analysis conducted by the Electricity System Operator found that the reinforcement was needed earlier than the onshore option could be delivered.[2] [1] https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-11/EGL1%20Project%20Assessment%20Decision%20Final.pdf[2] https://www.neso.energy/document/162356/download
Pursuant to the Answer of 26 November 2024 to Question 16211 on National Grid: Costs of the Western and Eastern Links, whether (a) he and (b) Ofgem is able to provide the estimate requested.
The analysis of an onshore reinforcement (i.e. overhead pylons) for Western Green Link was conducted 16 years ago and cost estimates for alternative options are not available.As the option of an onshore reinforcement for Eastern Green Link 1&2 did not...
If he will make an estimate of the cost of building (a) the Western link and (b) all current and future stages of the Eastern Link if that route was primarily overland via pylons instead of o
Ofgem reviews proposed project costs and ensures that network companies spend efficiently. Electricity network reinforcements are only approved where they are in the interests of consumers and help reduce system costs. Ofgem identified a net lifetime bene...
Pursuant to the Answer of 8 October to Question 5072 on National Grid: Costs, what estimate he has made of the potential impact on consumer energy bills of the lifetime costs of delivering th
As part of the feasibility work for the coordination proposal explored through the Offshore Coordination Support Scheme, independent analysis by Arup and the Electricity System Operator (now the National Energy System Operator) identified an increase in d...
Pursuant to the Answer of 10 September 2024 to Question 4389 on National Grid: Costs, whether (a) he and (b) Ofgem is able to provide the estimate requested.
New network infrastructure is essential to meet the rising demand for electricity and connect new renewable generation. Ofgem estimates that the Western Link and Eastern Green Link will increase consumer bills by an average of £6.50 per annum over a 60-ye...
If he will make an estimate of the potential impact on consumer energy bills of the total lifetime cost of delivering (a) the Western Link and (b) all current and future stages of the Eastern
Electricity network reinforcements are only approved where they are in the interests of consumers and help reduce overall system costs. For both the Western Link and the Eastern Green Link projects, decisions to proceed were based on robust cost-benefit a...