S6W-27501

Asked by: Burnett, Alexander (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party - Aberdeenshire West)

Question

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the potential impact on its energy policy in Scotland, what its position is on the proposed introduction of locational marginal pricing for the GB wholesale electricity market, and whether it plans to respond to the UK Government’s consultation on the review of electricity market arrangements.

Answered by Martin, Gillian - Minister for Energy and the Environment

The UK Government’s Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) provides an opportunity to take a whole systems view of our future electricity market and consider how it can be reformed to support further renewable deployment, ensure security of supply and reduce costs for consumers. We are clear that any reforms should support a fair and just transition to net zero. We provided a response to the second REMA consultation on 3 May.

We are aware of the potential impacts, both positive and negative, that locational marginal pricing could have for market participants, and we are cognisant of concerns expressed by the renewables industry in Scotland. We are also aware of potential benefits for consumers, including those in or at risk of fuel poverty, as well as for the decarbonisation of industry, heat and transport through electrification. We continue to call on the UK Government to act quickly to provide further clarity on market reform options.

Mentions:
1: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) of five years’ tax on their retirement income, four years of council tax payments or three years of energy - Speech Link
2: Thomson, Michelle (SNP - Falkirk East) across Scotland, including in my constituency, Falkirk East, are facing pressures, including extra costs - Speech Link
3: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) the National Audit Office undertook a report that estimated that UK traders were facing additional costs - Speech Link

Mentions:
1: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) fares in 2023-24 represented a significant subsidy to and support for islanders at a time when the costs - Speech Link
2: McAllan, Màiri (SNP - Clydesdale) Earlier in the week, I had a long evidence session on the subject at a meeting of the Net Zero, Energy - Speech Link
3: McAllan, Màiri (SNP - Clydesdale) Bob Doris is absolutely right to point out the significant costs of moving to net zero and how our ability - Speech Link
4: McAllan, Màiri (SNP - Clydesdale) will depend partly on the capacity of the Parliament’s committees, particularly that of the Net Zero, Energy - Speech Link

Mentions:
1: None We do everything that we can to ensure that costs are kept under control.In some circumstances, independent - Speech Link
2: None At first, the discussion with them was around the energy assets, which Rio Tinto wanted to get connected - Speech Link
3: None will be looking at the strength of those business plans, the opportunities that they identify and the costs - Speech Link
4: None that were shortlisted, four of which would have closed the smelter—they were interested only in the energy - Speech Link

Report May. 30 2024

Found: report on the NHS in Scotland highlighted that growing demand, operational challenges and increasing costs

Report May. 30 2024

Found: report on the NHS in Scotland highlighted that growing demand, operational challenges and increasing costs

Report May. 30 2024

Found: report on the NHS in Scotland highlighted that growing demand, operational challenges and increasing costs