Green Energy (Definition and Promotion) Act 2009

1 Definition and promotion of green energy E+W

(1) The principal purpose of this Act is to promote green energy.

(2) In this Act “green energy” means—

(a) the generation of electricity or heat from renewable or low-carbon sources by the use of any equipment, the capacity of which to generate electricity or heat does not exceed the capacity specified in subsection (3); and

(b) energy efficiency measures.

(3) That capacity is—

(a) in relation to the generation of electricity, 5 megawatts;

(b) in relation to the generation of heat, 5 megawatts thermal.

(4) In carrying out any function under this Act, the Secretary of State must have regard to—

(a) the principal purpose set out in subsection (1);

(b) the desirability of alleviating fuel poverty; and

(c) the desirability of securing a diverse and viable long-term energy supply.