Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL3283):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the increase in the number of whistleblowing complaints in respect of the Drax power station, from 14 in 2022 to 49 in 2023. (HL3283)
Tabled on: 09 December 2024
Answer:
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath:
The Government takes reports of complaints very seriously. Compliance with biomass sustainability criteria is a priority and Ofgem as the independent regulator is responsible for ensuring generators’ compliance. Ofgem’s recent investigation found that whilst Drax complied with sustainability standards, it had failed to report data accurately. This is a serious matter and the Government expects full compliance with all regulatory obligations. Drax’s subsequent £25 million redress payment underscores the robustness of the regulatory system.
Date and time of answer: 19 Dec 2024 at 11:18.
