PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Renewable Energy (22 June 2015)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what steps she is taking to maximise renewable energy generation through public procurement.

Asked by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour)

Answer

The scale of investment required in large renewable generation projects needs private sector leadership. However, the department is keen to work in partnership with industry for example, to suppport the development of new and innovative technologies. We're currently using procurement to drive innovation and are working with more than 100 companies on energy innovation projects.


Answered by:
Andrea Leadsom (Conservative)
25 June 2015

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