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• 10 Jan 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  The UK, more than any other country in the world, is uniquely positioned to harness the power of its tides. Ten per cent of the world’s tidal resources, and half of Europe’s, are found in Britain. Already well-developed plans for tidal range projects across the west coast promise to mobilise and deliver 10 GW of net zero energy, with the potential for 10 GW of additional capacity—enough to meet approximately 12% of the UK’s electricity needs over the coming decades, when, as a result of our efforts to decarbonise transport, heating and industry, demand for electricity is set to more than double.

  In his correspondence with me dated 26 October, the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, the right hon. Member for Beverley and Holderness (Graham Stuart), stated that

  However, I have not called this debate simply to revisit debates from a long time before either the Minister or I had entered Parliament. Today is not about looking backwards; it is about facing the future, and asking what we can do to guarantee our energy security in a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty and climate breakdown, and the role tidal range generation has to play in that process. In that vein, I ask the Minister and his colleagues to recognise that the fundamental question of value for money needs revisiting.

  I have spoken so far about tidal range generation only in general terms, but now want to consider the specific proposals put forward by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and his colleagues in the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for the Mersey tidal power project. I understand that the Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, the right hon. Member for Beverley and Holderness met the team behind the Mersey tidal power project as recently as last autumn, so I hope that the substance of the proposals are familiar to the Minister representing the Government in this debate.

  The project represents an unparalleled opportunity for our region. It has the potential to provide a predictable domestic green energy supply to a million homes on Merseyside and to create thousands of new jobs, including in my constituency of Birkenhead, while supporting hundreds of UK companies across the supply chain. If delivered successfully, the Mersey tidal power project would undoubtedly be transformative for our region, but its impact would also be felt nationwide, helping to bring us closer to achieving our legally binding targets to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

  When confronted by the war in Ukraine, the crisis in the middle east and the existential threat of climate breakdown, the question of how we secure our energy independence has never been so important. It is time for us to reckon seriously with how we can exploit our natural geography to secure a clean, green, and domestic energy supply for generations to come. It is time for us to harness the power of our tides.

  Full debate: Tidal Range Energy Generation

• 16 Sep 2023: Tweet

  Increasing access to low carbon heat pumps will be essential to meeting our Net Zero targets Really pleased to see the government offering new grants to improve access to heat pumps, with vouchers for up to £6000 off installation Find out more here ???? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boost-to-heat-pump-rollout-with-plans-for-cheaper-and-easier-installation?deliveryName=DM28244 [Source]

• 01 May 2023: Tweet

  RT @GregHands: Since the @Conservatives came to power in 2010… We have cut per capita CO2 emissions by nearly 40% Far more than any othe… [Source]

• 03 Apr 2023: Tweet

  .@energygovuk have announced the governments plan to shore up our energy security, independence and net zero goal. This includes ???? ✔️ Carbon capture technology ✔️ Investment in offshore wind ✔️ £240m hydrogen fund ✔️ Reducing reliance on fossil fuel https://x.com/cj_dinenage/status/1642920374479253507/photo/1 [Source]

• 28 Feb 2023: Tweet

  Good news that the government is investing in #NetZero infrastructure! The Government is delivering a more reliable network of EV charging points across the country with £56 million investment. https://x.com/cj_dinenage/status/1630478135576731649/photo/1 [Source]

• 24 Nov 2022: Tweet

  Do you know someone doing great work to stand up for nature and tackle climate change? Nominate them for a Green Heart Hero Award today! ???????? Find out more and submit your nomination http://theclimatecoalition.org/greenhearthero [Source]

• 02 Apr 2022: Tweet

  ✅♻73% of people support switching to green home heating solutions, so it's good to hear @SGNgas's work to decarbonise home heating in Southern England through hydrogen power. This will increase energy security; protect workers in the gas industry & support @DefraGovUK #netzero. https://x.com/cj_dinenage/status/1510151054196887556/photo/1 [Source]

• 10 Mar 2022: Tweet

  RT @KwasiKwarteng: This is no longer about tackling climate change or reaching Net Zero targets. Ensuring the UK’s clean energy independe… [Source]

• 14 Feb 2022: Tweet

  ????????Really pleased the UK Government is hitting the accelerator on investing in low cost renewable energy. ✅This will allow the UK to increase domestic energy security & provide cheaper energy to consumers as well as reduce dependence on fossil fuels. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-hits-accelerator-on-low-cost-renewable-power [Source]

• 13 Dec 2021: Tweet

  Help shape the future of #NetZero energy by doing a @nationalgriduk #Apprenticeship. They’ll help you develop your skills through study & practical work. https://ngrid.com/3qRm6J0 [Source]

• 30 Nov 2021: Tweet

  Thanks so much to @SuellaBraverman for hosting this Hampshire COP26 event last night. I chaired the Transport panel - hearing from @SW_Help @FarehamBC & @wightlinkferry about the progress towards cleaner, healthier & more sustainable transport. ????⛴????????‍♀️ https://twitter.com/SuellaBraverman/status/1465468548189409282 [Source]

• 30 Oct 2021: Tweet

  RT @ST3AMCo: @MattBrittin @COP26 Great to see this artwork from @googlearts - we’d love to come Matt And are pencilled in for the last day… [Source]

• 22 Oct 2021: Tweet

  The Net Zero strategy sets out our vision for how we will transform our economy and society to be cleaner, greener, and more innovative as we strive to achieve net zero by 2050. https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1450458744484159493 [Source]

• 17 Sep 2021: Tweet

  Climate change is one of the biggest challenges this country faces. This new scheme aims to help create cleaner & cheaper energy while also supporting businesses that are contributing to the UK’s Green Industrial Revolution! #climatechange #greenfuture https://twitter.com/SciTechgovuk/status/1437295057355354117 [Source]

• 12 Aug 2021: Tweet

  RT @HistEnvForum: The Heritage minister @cj_dinenage delivered a speech at #G20Italy on the role of #culture to combat #ClimateChange: http… [Source]

• 30 Jul 2021: Tweet

  Delighted to have opened Session 2 @g20org on our shared #G20 commitment to helping address the climate crisis culture. The UK unequivocally champions the role that cultural heritage has to play, we’re among the 1st states to include it in our Adaptation Communication. ???????????? https://x.com/cj_dinenage/status/1421044007216553984/photo/1 [Source]

• 16 Jul 2021: Tweet

  The Transport Decarbonisation Plan will set out the way forward to make every type of transport greener, ????????✈️#BuildBackGreener More info at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-publishes-worlds-first-greenprint-to-decarbonise-all-modes-of-domestic-transport-by-2050 [Source]

• 01 Jul 2021: Tweet

  ????The UK is hosting the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) later this year. Did you know that upgrading to a smart meter is an easy way for you to play your part in Britain meeting its net zero targets? ????More information on Smart Energy GB’s website https://buff.ly/3AdovjB [Source]

• 07 Jun 2021: Vote

  Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill — New Clause 1 - Human Rights Abuses - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 26 May 2021: Vote

  Environment Bill — New Clause 24 - Prohibition on burning of peat in upland areas - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 13 Jan 2021: Vote

  Financial Services Bill — Schedule 2 - Prudential regulation of FCA investment firms - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 08 Dec 2020: Vote

  Delegated Legislation — Financial Assistance to Industry - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 16 Nov 2020: Vote

  Pension Schemes Bill [Lords] — Clause 124 - Climate change risk - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 12 Oct 2020: Vote

  Agriculture Bill — After Clause 42 - Contribution of agriculture and associated land use to climate change targets - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 29 Sep 2020: Vote

  United Kingdom Internal Market Bill — New Clause 6 - Economic development: climate and nature emergency impact statement - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 05 Feb 2020: Vote

  Transport - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 4 Feb 2020: Parliamentary Speech

  Naturally, we want to ensure that the modern clinical design of buildings is also cutting-edge in the way it supports environmental sustainability. The large hospital projects selected for phases 1 and 2 of the Department’s health infrastructure programme have been instructed to ensure that they combine and contribute to the reduction in the NHS carbon footprint by following the framework developed by the UK Green Building Council on net zero carbon buildings.

  The design of estate has a massive part to play in achieving net zero carbon targets, and carbon efficiency measures can have a positive effect on both patients and staff. For example, installing energy-efficient LED lighting in every hospital will produce average energy cost savings of up to £33 million and, importantly, improve the clinical environment for patients and staff. Adopting renewable energy solutions in the design of clinical facilities also contributes to cleaner air for our communities and better health outcomes.

  Full debate: Innovation in Hospital Design

• 25 Jun 2019: Vote

  Delegated Legislation — Value Added Tax - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 06 Sep 2016: Vote

  Finance Bill — VAT on Installation of Energy Saving Materials - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 09 May 2016: Vote

  Housing and Planning Bill — Planning obligations and affordable housing - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 03 May 2016: Vote

  Housing and Planning Bill — Neighbourhood right of appeal - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 26 Oct 2015: Vote

  Finance Bill (Ways and Means) (Payment of Corporation Tax) — Chapter 5 — Supplementary provisions - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 08 Sep 2015: Vote

  Bill Presented — Devolution (London) Bill — Clause 45 — CCL: removal of exemption for electricity from renewable sources - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 14 Jul 2015: Vote

  21. Climate Change Levy: Removal of Exemption for Electricity from Renewable Sources - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 04 Dec 2013: Vote

  Recall of Elected Representatives — Schedule 4 — Application and modification of emissions limit duty - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 04 Jun 2013: Vote

  Energy Bill — Clause 133 — Financial provisions - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 04 Jun 2013: Vote

  Energy Bill — Clause 10 — Direction to offer contract - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 04 Jun 2013: Vote

  Energy Bill — Clause 1 — Decarbonisation - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 03 Jun 2013: Vote

  Communities and Local Government — Clause 42 — Duty not to exceed annual carbon dioxide emissions limit - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: No

• 19 Dec 2012: Vote

  Charities Act 2011 (Amendment) — Energy Bill - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 26 Jan 2012: Parliamentary Speech

  3. When he expects a decision to be taken on the EU target for carbon emission reductions under the second commitment period of the Kyoto protocol. ( 91728 )

  Full debate: Oral Answers to Questions

• 15 Jun 2011: Parliamentary Speech

  Despite the difficulties private partnerships in my area face, I have been very impressed by some of their achievements. One such partnership received support from NatWest and Lombard to fund the purchase of a large milling machine worth nearly £500,000 by two Gosport businesses, Marine Concepts Ltd and the Curvature Group. This new joint venture has allowed UK companies to produce components for a wide variety of sectors, including marine, renewable energy, aviation and motor sport. Those sectors had previously required the services of businesses as far afield as Australia in order to meet their requirements. Such investment is creating real jobs as well as preserving the UK’s reputation as a centre for innovative manufacturing. That has been achieved by advanced manufacturing businesses successfully repositioning themselves from serving the Royal Navy to serving private clients across the world.

  Full debate: SMEs (South of England)