Every parliamentary written question tabled by Rosena Allin-Khan this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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When his department plans to publish the funding outcomes for the Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 project.
In April 2025 we shortlisted 27 projects to remain in the Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2) process. We have now finished due diligence and cost assurance on these projects. Projects which pass will enter an Invite to Offer stage where we will award contracts to successful projects. We hope to move into this stage soon and aim to award contracts in 2026.
What recent discussions his Department has had with energy producers on energy prices.
Details of Ministers' and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK
What steps his Department is taking to help support green energy businesses in Tooting.
Net zero is the economic and industrial opportunity of the 21st century. The net zero economy has become a significant driver of growth and jobs in the UK where over 94% of employers are SMEs [1]. The Government is working in partnership with businesses to support their transition to net zero, including through the Net Zero Council. The Council’s work includes supporting sectors to develop transition plans and supporting SMEs to innovate, grow and decarbonise. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme continues to provide grants of up to £7,500 for small non-domestic property owners, with the threshold for single heat pump installations set at 45kWh. [1] Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit | The future is green: The…
Whether his Department holds information on the solar capacity produced by domestic solar installations in Tooting.
Our latest figures show that Tooting has a domestic solar PV capacity of 2MW across 542 installations.Monthly statistics on the deployment of solar photovoltaics are published by capacity, parliamentary constituency, and accreditation in the United Kingdom on the data.gov.uk website.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of proceeding with phase 2 of the non-domestic minimum energy efficiency standards.
Non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are a key tool in helping businesses reduce their energy bills and strengthen the UK’s energy security, with the potential to deliver £millions in annual energy bill savings from the proposed EPC B deadline. This policy is a part of government’s mission to deliver clean power by 2030 and accelerate to Net Zero. The standards required under the regulations will also generate demand for skilled building retrofit and energy assessor jobs, building on the existing grants for training.
When his Department plans to announce phase two of the non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.
The Government consulted on strengthening the non-domestic PRS Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards to EPC C by 1 April 2027, and EPC B by 1 April 2030. We are currently reviewing the policy design, including the timelines for introduction, to ensure that it remains fair and proportionate for landlords and tenants. We plan to publish a response to the consultations as early as possible this year.
What steps his Department is taking to manage the environmental impact of installing overground pylons.
Developers of transmission projects and all nationally significant infrastructure projects in England and Wales must assess the impacts of their proposals. This includes conducting assessments of projects’ impacts on the environment through Environmental Impact Assessments. Additionally, developers engage with statutory and non-statutory stakeholders through consultations to ensure their feedback is considered and incorporated into project proposals. These assessments are considered as part of the consenting process by the Secretary of State. Scottish planning requirements are a devolved matter but also require due and proper consideration of environmental and other impacts and the opportunity for public scrutiny within the planning process.