MICROGENERATION

Early day motion 22, tabled 23 November 2004 by Tim Yeo (Conservative). Signed by 70 members.

That this House recognises the contribution that microgeneration of renewable energy could make to security of supply and Government's renewable energy targets; welcomes the formation on 22nd April of the Micropower Council, the purpose of which is to promote microgeneration of all kinds; welcomes the Clause in the Energy Bill which requires the drawing up and implementation of a strategy for microgeneration; looks forward to the microgeneration strategy being drawn up by the Secretary of State; and urges the Government to further encourage the regulator Ofgem and energy suppliers to provide for the network transformation required to enable all householders and businesses to participate in microgeneration.

Signatures by party: Conservative 54, Labour 8, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 2, Independent 1, Independent Conservative 1.