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Climate Change (Sectoral Targets) Bill

A Bill to set sectoral targets relating to energy generation and consumption; to make provision for the sectoral targets to be met; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

30 October 2008

In Plain English

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This bill would set sector-by-sector targets for how energy is generated and how it is used, and it would lay out how these targets should be achieved and monitored. It aims to steer energy policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. The proposal originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading in the Commons.

Key Points

  • Sets sector-specific targets for energy generation and energy consumption.
  • Provides provisions to ensure and monitor that the targets are met.
  • Connects with wider climate change policy and reporting requirements.
  • Originates in the House of Commons and is at the 2nd reading in the Commons (first reading occurred in 2008).
  • Intended to involve government, energy sectors and regulators in delivering the targets.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. It has completed its first reading but, in the information provided, no further stages are recorded.

Who is affected?

Energy generation industries (including renewables and conventional power suppliers)Energy supply and retail sectorsHouseholds and other energy consumers (businesses and public sector)Public sector bodies and local authorities implementing energy policyWorkers in energy and related industriesRegulators and government departments involved in energy and climate policy

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

22 Jan 2008

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

Documents (3)

Membership of the Committee
MembershipCommons
22 Jul 2008
Bill as introduced - html version
BillCommons
19 Feb 2008
Bill as introduced - pdf version
BillCommons
19 Feb 2008

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.