Lords defeat offers government chance to ‘wake up’ on Ofgem climate mandate

Commenting on the House of Lords vote to include a climate mandate for Ofgem as part of the Energy Bill, Dr Doug Parr, policy director at Greenpeace UK said:

Creating a climate mandate for Ofgem really is essential for delivering a cheaper, cleaner, more secure energy system. Too many cheap renewable projects are being held back by the snail’s pace of connection to the relevant networks, flowing from the outdated rules that govern what can and can’t be done. Should the government wisely choose to accept the changes the Lords have made, the Grid and other network companies will be pushed to unlock the full potential of renewable energy. If the Lords have seen this opportunity today, then their vote offers the government a chance to wake up and see the same.