A Bill to make provision for the establishment of carbon emissions performance targets for electricity generating stations; and for connected purposes.
This Bill makes provision for the establishment of a carbon emissions performance standard for electricity generators. It would require the Secretary of State to set a standard for generators after consultation and would prohibit new entrants who did not meet the standard.
House of Commons
4 November 2009
The Bill would set a carbon emissions performance standard for electricity generators. It requires the government to develop and consult on a standard, and would stop new entrants from entering the market if they cannot meet the standard. The aim is to push cleaner, lower-emission power generation across the sector.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. The bill originated in the Commons and is at an early stage of parliamentary consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was presented, through the ballot procedure, to Parliament on 21 January. This is known as First Reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 3 July. After being debated the sponsoring Member withdrew the Bill from further consideration. The Bill will not progress any further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
