In the House
Electricity (Renewable Preference) Repeal Bill - First Reading Speech
Mr Speaker, I move that the Electricity (Renewable Preference) Repeal Bill now be read a first time.
The previous government inserted Part 6A into the Electricity Act 1992, which makes the connection of new thermal generation plant (above 10 MW) for which an exemption has not been granted a criminal offence, punishable by fine.
The provision is known widely as the "thermal ban". Eligibility criteria and matters dealing with the exemption application process were to be dealt with in regulations yet to be made. [Read More]
Electricity (Renewable Preference) Repeal Bill - First Reading Speech
Mr Speaker, I move that the Electricity (Renewable Preference) Repeal Bill now be read a first time.
The previous government inserted Part 6A into the Electricity Act 1992, which makes the connection of new thermal generation plant (above 10 MW) for which an exemption has not been granted a criminal offence, punishable by fine.
The provision is known widely as the "thermal ban". Eligibility criteria and matters dealing with the exemption application process were to be dealt with in regulations yet to be made.
