§ Richard Younger-RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether the Government continues to estimate that between 300–500 MWe of Micro-CHP capacity will be operational by 2010, as stated in its CHP strategy. [188678]
§ Mr. MorleyThe estimate of 300–500 MWe of MicroCHP capacity operational by 2010 is still the best estimate we have available. Its reliability will depend upon how successful this new technology is in penetrating the market. We will keep the estimate under review as the market develops.
§ Richard Younger-RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many combined heat and power plants benefit from business rates exemption. [187578]
§ Mr. MorleyCHP plants can claim business rate exemption direct from their Valuation Office, on the strength of a Good Quality CHP certificate and Secretary of State (exemption) certificate. Records are not held centrally of how many plants currently benefit from the exemption.