Overview

This bill makes a small but significant change 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 accepted energy sources for microgeneration schemes, expanding the range of technologies eligible for support.

Description

The Microgeneration (Definition) (Amendment) Bill amends two existing Acts: the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 and the Energy Act 2004. Both Acts contain definitions of "microgeneration," referring to small-scale energy generation technologies. This bill specifically modifies subsection (2) of Section 26 in the 2006 Act and subsection (7) of Section 82 in the 2004 Act. The amendment adds "air" as a new category within the definition of microgeneration. This addition potentially opens up incentives and support for emerging air-based microgeneration technologies.

Government Spending

The bill's impact on government spending is not explicitly stated in the provided text. The inclusion of "air" as a source could potentially lead to increased government expenditure if funding is allocated to support such technologies, but the extent of this is unknown without further information. No specific figures are provided.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Developers of air-based microgeneration technologies: This amendment could create new opportunities for funding and incentives.
• Consumers: Depending on the uptake and cost of air-based technologies, consumers may see changes in energy costs or access to new energy options.
• Energy companies: Existing energy providers may be affected by the increased competition or regulatory shifts driven by the inclusion of air-based microgeneration.
• Government agencies responsible for energy policy: They will need to adapt their regulations and potentially allocate resources accordingly.

Powered by nyModel