SCHEDULE 2 The Energy and Environment Principles
Subsidy Control Act 2022 (2022 c 23) | Legislation

SCHEDULE 2 The Energy and Environment Principles

Section 9

Aim of subsidies in relation to energy and environment

A

Subsidies in relation to energy and environment shall be aimed at and incentivise the beneficiary in—

(a)     delivering a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system and a well-functioning and competitive energy market, or

(b)     increasing the level of environmental protection compared to the level that would be achieved in the absence of the subsidy.

Subsidies not to relieve beneficiary from liabilities as a polluter

B

Subsidies in relation to energy and environment shall not relieve the beneficiary from liabilities arising from its responsibilities as a polluter under the law of England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Subsidies for electricity generation adequacy, renewable energy or cogeneration

C

(1)     Subsidies

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