4 Acknowledged

We recognise that the inclusion of specific targets for the delivery of renewable energy infrastructure...

Conclusion
We recognise that the inclusion of specific targets for the delivery of renewable energy infrastructure within the NPS would provide a clear indication of the Government’s intention to deliver net zero—and give practical application to this principle within the planning process. We acknowledge the Minister’s response that the Government’s targets for specific technologies are set out elsewhere, and that the purpose of updating the NPS was to bring the planning framework in line with those targets.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the importance of specific targets for renewable energy infrastructure but states that it has updated the draft EN-1 to reflect the BESS, Net Zero Strategy, Hydrogen Strategy, and government’s ambitions for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Use and Storage (CCUS). CCUS and Hydrogen are nascent technologies in the early stages of development and for this reason they do not want the NSIP regime to inadvertently stifle growth and development.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
We have updated the draft EN-1 to reflect the BESS, Net Zero Strategy, Hydrogen Strategy, and government’s ambitions for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Use and Storage (CCUS). CCUS and Hydrogen are nascent technologies in the early stages of development and for this reason we do not want the NSIP regime to inadvertently stifle growth and development. We have been clear that as the evidence base evolves, further guidance will be provided to allow timely implementation of policy relating to low carbon hydrogen, CCUS and other infrastructure necessary for the transition to net zero.
Source
Committee Business and Trade Committee
Inquiry Energy National Policy Statements
Report Ninth Report - Revised (Draft) National Policy Statement for Energy 25 Feb 2022 HC 1151
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age 4.3 yrs
Report published 25 Feb 2022