Energy Bill [HL]

Page 4, line 46, at end insert—

“( ) The provision made by the code in relation to green deal participants must also extend to matters in connection with energy plans that are promoted or arranged at the same time as green deal plans.”

Page 5, line 1, leave out “or code”

Page 22, line 17, leave out subsection (2)

Insert the following new Clause—

“Annual report: energy company obligation

(1) The Secretary of State must report annually to Parliament on the operation of the Energy Company Obligation, with particular reference to the operation, costs and effect of carbon emissions reduction orders and home-heating cost reduction orders.

(2) The Secretary of State must lay a statement in either House within 60 days of—

(a) a resolution of either House of Parliament; or

(b) a recommendation of a committee of either House of Parliament,

in respect of the annual report laid before Parliament under subsection (1).”

Insert the following new Clause—

“Cost benefit assessment of energy saving and energy generating

(1) The Secretary of State must within 12 months of the passing of this Act publish an assessment (“the assessment”) of the costs and benefits of saving energy compared with those of generating energy.

(2) In this section saving energy includes measures to—

(a) reduce demand for energy;

(b) conserve energy; and

(c) use energy more efficiently.

(3) Before publishing the assessment the Secretary of State must consult—

(a) such bodies as in the Secretary of State’s opinion represent—

(i) the energy efficiency industry;

(ii) the energy generating industry; and

(iii) environmental interests; and

(b) such other persons as considered appropriate.

(4) The Secretary of State must take into account the assessment when making any estimates, projections or policies regarding the amount of energy that is required to be generated in order to satisfy the needs of the United Kingdom.”