Wind Farm Subsidies (Abolition) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the cessation of subsidies for the development of wind farms.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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This Bill would stop government subsidies for developing wind farms. If enacted, it would withdraw financial support that helps fund new wind energy projects. It is currently at the second reading in the Commons and originated there.

Key Points

Ends subsidies for wind farm development
Could alter the economics and funding of future wind energy projects
Requires legislative change to terminate subsidy schemes and may affect energy policy and industry funding

Who is affected?

Wind farm developersInvestors in wind energy and related supply chainsTaxpayers and electricity consumersGovernment departments and agencies administering energy subsidiesLocal communities affected by wind farm development (indirectly)

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

24 Jun 2013

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Wind Farm Subsidies (Abolition)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

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