@NotionalGrid@DrSimEvans@PHGriff@GuyLipman @CoalFreeDave There are 3m+ tonnes on the ground (following low burn in recent winters, see link ET26) and all have limited life
https://t.co/rHdkSkAdec
@NotionalGrid On the BEIS statement: why do you think Tempus asked them to publish their legal advice today? I imagine they (Tempus) are pretty confident BEIS/CM are in a tight spot under the current arrangements.
@NotionalGrid "Ensure security of supply in the UK is technology neutral and in line with the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020."
EC guidelines:
"Restriction on participation can only be justified on the basis of insufficient technical performance."
@NotionalGrid @HenryEvans16 @tempusenergy@EnergyUKcomms So assume gas/ICs clear the T-1 "as is", 3x coal closures wouldn't impact the LOLE that NG procure to right? So would need closures above that level?
@NotionalGrid @HenryEvans16 @tempusenergy@EnergyUKcomms Good article. Timescales against a normal T-1 and the notion of T-4 holders not being paid whilst running the T-1 (what are they topping up if the CM is suspended??) hurts my brain. EnergyUK knows T-4 clears in the bin if rerun.
@NotionalGrid Good notes. Between numerous small suppliers collapsing, a suspended CM and TCR (amongst others)... regulatory intervention is getting shown up pretty badly.
@NotionalGrid@CarbonBrief@DrSimEvans@tempusenergy@SimonVirley I feel like this is the case if they deem the W20 payment at risk. Only Fiddler's/Drax have significant TNUoS charges (~ยฃ2m). BEIS must be nervous on EC timings to rerun the auction but it's hard to see them getting the result they want.