1Definition and promotion of green energy
(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.