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NDM8616 Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - A community energy benefits Bill

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Meeting: 26/06/2024 - Plenary (Item 7)

Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - A community energy benefits bill

NDM8616 Adam Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes a proposal for a community energy benefits Bill.

2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would be to:

a) ensure that renewable energy developments have a direct benefit for local communities, and that loss of amenity for communities is a key consideration in determining whether large energy infrastructure projects proceed;

b) require profit from renewable energy developments to be kept in the local area;

c) make local ownership a mandatory element in every energy generation development;

d) mandate the use of renewable technology in all new buildings, significant redevelopments and extensions; and

e) utilise all viable brownfield options before any greenfield site can be considered, especially if remote and diverse habitats are to be affected and or access and infrastructure is limited or non-existent.

Supporters

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Minutes:

The item started at 15.09

Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

NDM8616 Adam Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes a proposal for a community energy benefits Bill.

2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would be to:

a) ensure that renewable energy developments have a direct benefit for local communities, and that loss of amenity for communities is a key consideration in determining whether large energy infrastructure projects proceed;

b) require profit from renewable energy developments to be kept in the local area;

c) make local ownership a mandatory element in every energy generation development;

d) mandate the use of renewable technology in all new buildings, significant redevelopments and extensions; and

e) utilise all viable brownfield options before any greenfield site can be considered, especially if remote and diverse habitats are to be affected and or access and infrastructure is limited or non-existent.

Supporters

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

23

25

0

48

The motion was agreed.