PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Combined Heat and Power (8 July 2014)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what consideration he has given to supporting the micro combined heat and power fuel cell industry; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by:
Jonathan Reynolds (Labour)
Asked by:
Jonathan Reynolds (Labour)
Answer
The Government believes that micro combined heat and power (micro-CHP), including fuel cell technology, has a part to play in small scale low carbon power supply and heating. Micro-CHP, up to 2kW, is currently supported through the Feed-In Tariffs. Fuel cell technology, which has the potential to deliver increased power generation, should be well placed to benefit from that scheme. Manufacturers would need to complete the relevant testing and obtain MCS or equivalent certification for their products.
Answered by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat)
15 July 2014
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