- Reference Number:
- 11D/876
- Open Date:
- 20/10/2011
- Close Date:
- 12/01/2012
This consultation invites comments on the Government’s proposals for the levels of banded support available for renewable electricity generation under the Renewables Obligation (RO) for the period 2013-17. This consultation applies to England and Wales only. Separate consultations will be undertaken on proposals on banded support in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The RO is currently the main financial mechanism by which the Government incentivises deployment of large-scale renewable electricity generation. Banding reviews ensure that as market conditions and innovation within sectors change and evolve, renewables developers continue to receive the appropriate level of support necessary to maintain investments.
The lead banding scenario proposed in this consultation focuses on scalable lower-cost renewable technologies that will deliver the majority of the electricity we need to meet our 2020 targets. We are also reiterating our commitment to offshore wind and marine sectors where the UK has a rich natural resource, and can lead the way in driving down the costs of deployment.
Please use the response form provided to submit your response, or you can respond online using the DECC e-consultation hub.
Please use the Generation Cost Questionnaire provided (last document under Consultation documents) if you wish to provide evidence on full-life renewable electricity generation costs as part of your consultation response. Questionnaire B should be used to provide evidence of full-life generation costs of combined heat and power.
Instructions on how to return the questionnaire to DECC are given on the last page.