§ Mr. Edward DaveyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what contribution he expects new lighting technologies to make to the achievement of his targets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions; and what plan his Department has to promote energy-efficient lighting. [82139]
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§ Mr. MealeOur UK Climate Change Programme Consultation Paper discussed and invited comment on ways in which the UK could meet its climate change objectives. Energy efficient lighting is included in this analysis as an element of the estimated potential for savings from energy efficiency more generally. The Government is now considering responses and will consult further on a new climate change programme for the UK later this year. Future initiatives to promote energy efficient lighting will be developed in the context of this process.
§ Mr. Edward DaveyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what proportion of the budget of the Energy, Environment and Waste Directorate is allocated to the promotion of energy-efficient lighting. [82138]
§ Mr. MealeLast year, 1998–99, my Department spent an estimated £109.2 million on programmes to promote energy efficiency. Of this, over £6 million can be identified as being specifically earmarked for promotion of energy-efficient lighting. In addition to this direct expenditure, the Energy, Environment and Waste Directorate has developed and provided finance for broader initiatives, including the Market Transformation Strategy and our high profile campaign, "Are You Doing Your Bit", which will have had a positive impact on the promotion of energy-efficient lighting.
During the same period, some –11.6 million was approved for expenditure on promoting energy-efficient lighting under schemes developed as part of the Standards of Performance set by the Director-General of Electricity Supply.