Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations put forth were approved.
summary: The specific details of what is at stake in the decision are not provided in the excerpt.
topline: The Executive Director: Growth and Regeneration has decided to approve the recommendations.
reason_contentious: Without additional context, it is not possible to determine the contentious nature of the issue.
affected_stakeholders: The excerpt does not provide enough information to identify specific stakeholders.
contentiousness_score: 0
political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence in the provided excerpt.
URL: https://democracy.bristol.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2060
Decision Maker: Executive Director: Growth and Regeneration
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: The electricity supply contract for the council’s larger sites involves a ‘sleeving’ arrangement, using the council’s own wind turbines and solar farm to virtually supply council buildings. As the power output from these systems falls below the thresholds set out in the Electricity (Class Exemptions from the Requirement for a Licence) Order 2001, BCC should qualify for the appropriate licence exemptions. As such, BCC should not be liable to pay levies obligated on licenced electricity suppliers, equating to an estimated £600K per year. However, these exemptions need to be registered with the relevant authorities before our electricity supplier is able to apply the appropriate discount. This contract is to provide the necessary legal and technical support to enable BCC to register for these exemptions.
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Date of Decision: March 21, 2024