Overview

This bill proposes a minor amendment to the definition of "microgeneration" within the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 and the Energy Act 2004. The amendment adds "air" to the list of energy sources considered as microgeneration.

Description

The Microgeneration (Definition) (Amendment) Bill seeks to update the legal definition of microgeneration by including "air" as a source. This change specifically amends Section 26(2) of the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 and Section 82(7) of the Energy Act 2004. The addition of "air" is likely intended to encompass technologies which utilize air, such as air-source heat pumps.

Government Spending

The bill is unlikely to have a significant direct impact on government spending. The amendment is primarily definitional and doesn't introduce new funding schemes or obligations. No specific figures regarding government spending are provided within the bill text.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Renewable energy companies: Companies involved in air-source heat pump technology or similar may benefit from clearer legal recognition under the updated definition.
• Homeowners/businesses using air-source heat pumps: Potentially indirectly affected through increased clarity in regulation relating to microgeneration systems.
• Government agencies responsible for energy policy: They may experience some administrative changes in how they interpret and enforce the regulations pertaining to microgeneration.

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