❓ Dr. Thomas questions the Minister for Energy, Mr. Logan, regarding whether private power generators are selling power to Synergy at a loss, implying a subsidy to Verve. Mr. Logan states he is unaware of private providers doing so, but confirms Synergy will cover any losses incurred by Verve.
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SYNERGY — POWER FROM PRIVATE POWER GENERATORS
I have a supplementary question. I asked the minister whether any private generation providers are currently providing power to Synergy at less than the cost of production. Will he please answer the question? Mr F.M. LOGAN
I have a supplementary question. I asked the minister whether any private generation providers are currently providing power to Synergy at less than the cost of production. Will he please answer the question? Mr F.M. LOGAN
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I am certainly unaware of private providers selling to Synergy at less than the cost of generation. Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is only Verve? Mr F.M. LOGAN : At this moment, I am unaware, but — Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is a subsidy to Verve; thank you. Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Mr F.M. LOGAN replied: I am certainly unaware of private providers selling to Synergy at less than the cost of generation. Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is only Verve? Mr F.M. LOGAN : At this moment, I am unaware, but — Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is a subsidy to Verve; thank you. Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
I am certainly unaware of private providers selling to Synergy at less than the cost of generation. Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is only Verve? Mr F.M. LOGAN : At this moment, I am unaware, but — Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is a subsidy to Verve; thank you. Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is only Verve? Mr F.M. LOGAN : At this moment, I am unaware, but — Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is a subsidy to Verve; thank you. Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Mr F.M. LOGAN : At this moment, I am unaware, but — Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is a subsidy to Verve; thank you. Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is a subsidy to Verve; thank you. Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Mr F.M. LOGAN replied: I am certainly unaware of private providers selling to Synergy at less than the cost of generation. Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is only Verve? Mr F.M. LOGAN : At this moment, I am unaware, but — Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is a subsidy to Verve; thank you. Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
I am certainly unaware of private providers selling to Synergy at less than the cost of generation. Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is only Verve? Mr F.M. LOGAN : At this moment, I am unaware, but — Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is a subsidy to Verve; thank you. Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is only Verve? Mr F.M. LOGAN : At this moment, I am unaware, but — Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is a subsidy to Verve; thank you. Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Mr F.M. LOGAN : At this moment, I am unaware, but — Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is a subsidy to Verve; thank you. Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Dr S.C. Thomas : So it is a subsidy to Verve; thank you. Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Mr F.M. LOGAN : However, if that is the case, if it costs them more to generate than they receive in income, and Synergy — Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Dr S.C. Thomas : How can you not know that? Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
Mr F.M. LOGAN : Listen. If Synergy purchases that energy, yes, they will be made whole. I said that yesterday and I have said it again today.
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