HC Deb 23 November 1999 vol 339 cc88-9W
Mr. Loughton

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will define new renewable sources of energy, as set out in his pre-Budget report for exemption from the proposed climate change levy. [99191]

Mr. Timms

[holding answer 22 November 1999]: The technologies within the proposed definition and eligible for exemption from the climate change levy when used to generate electricity are:

  • Wind Energy
  • Hydro Power (excluding those exceeding 5MW)
  • Tidal Power
  • Wave Energy
  • Photovoltaics
  • Photoconversion
  • Geothermal Hot Dry Rock
  • Geothermal Aquifers
  • Municipal and Industrial Wastes
  • Landfill Gas
  • Agriculture and Forestry Wastes
  • Energy Crops.

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