DECC appeal to Supreme Court.

25/1/2012

It has now been confirmed that the Government are seeking permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Speaking this morning, Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Chris Huhne, said that the DECC disagree with the high Court’s ruling.

“We have already put before Parliament changes to the regulations that will bring a 21p rate into effect from April for solar PV installations from 3 March to help reduce the pressure on the budget and provide as much certainty as we can for consumers and industry.

“We want to maximise the number of installations that are possible within the available budget rather than use available money to pay a higher tariff to half the number of installations. Solar PV can have strong and vibrant future in UK and we want a lasting FITs scheme to support that future and jobs in the industry.”

Permission to go to the Supreme Court has not yet been granted. If they make it to the Supreme Court, the decision could still be overturned and the rate will remain at 43.3p/kWh until March 3rd when it will return to 21p/kWh for later review in April 2012. If the Supreme Court allow the Government to proceed, the rate will return to 21p/kWh until April 20012.

Freesource believe that by appealing to the Supreme Court, the Government are delaying procedures to as close to March 3rd 2012 as possible.

Freesource still urge people to contact us now to begin the process if they are interested in receiving the FiT. Our process is obligation free. Call us now on 0800 1313 161 and keep an eye on our twitter or facebook for the latest updates.