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Sitting of Saturday, 1 March 2025

10th Parliament· 18 debates· 239 speeches· 54 speakers

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  9. 9 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Sustainable and Cost-Effective Energy Generation 16 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Ravi Karunanayake, raising a question under Standing Order 27(2) to the Minister of Power and Energy, said Sri Lanka’s energy crisis is being aggravated by rising CEB operating costs, lower hydro generation, and reliance on expensive thermal power. He questioned the CEB’s alleged resistance to integrating non-conventional renewable energy, including reduced tariffs, delayed approvals, and discouragement of private investment, arguing that these measures increase sectoral financial pressure and threaten the target of 70% renewable energy by 2030.

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    • Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised concerns that the PUCSL had rejected the CEB’s 2025-2030 Least Cost Long-term Generation Expansion Plan due to inconsistencies with the National Energy Policy, and tabled the PUCSL’s letter. He questioned the Government on CEB resistance to renewable energy, tariff structures for renewable producers, investor confidence, continued reliance on thermal generation, and steps to revise energy planning in line with renewable and climate commitments. He also sought data on 2025 generation costs, source mix, projected demand growth, possible emergency power purchases, and whether consumers would be compensated for unplanned power cuts given CEB profits from high tariffs. He additionally asked the Minister to address the fuel distribution issue arising from the reduction of filling station owners’ discount.

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    • Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody responded to questions under Standing Order 27(2) on renewable energy planning, stating that the CEB’s Long-term Generation Expansion Plan 2025–2044 is aligned with the target of 70% renewable generation by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. He outlined tariff-setting procedures for rooftop solar and projects below 10 MW, emphasized periodic reviews and competitive procurement, and said the PUCSL had raised concerns on some input parameters but had not rejected the plan. He cited planned renewable projects including Sampur solar, Mannar wind and Mullikulam wind, gave projected capacity additions and 2025 generation cost figures, and stated that demand is expected to grow by about 5% annually with no emergency power purchases anticipated.

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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought clarification from the Minister on whether competitive bidding would be introduced for energy projects under 10 MW. He also asked whether the previously available 6,688 incentives would be altered.

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    • Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary A Cabinet sub-committee has been appointed to examine the matter, and action will be taken based on its report. The Minister said the average renewable energy tariff of Rs. 18.99 reflects lower prices achieved through competitive procurement, despite higher tariffs in some legacy projects, and that this approach will continue to reduce costs. On fuel-related concerns, he stated that the Government is correcting unlawful practices dating from 2019 to prevent misuse of public funds and protect tax revenue, with further clarification expected from the State Minister of Finance.

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    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly questioned the Speaker on whether a particular procedure being followed in the Chamber was a new practice. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the statement.

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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that the occasion provided an appropriate opportunity to obtain a government response with ministerial involvement. The remark was made amid interruptions.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that, following an issue on fuel raised by Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka and a question under Standing Order 27(2) by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, the Government agreed to allow a brief discussion on the matter. He added that the Minister of Finance and Parliamentary Affairs was ready to provide clarification, subject to permission being granted.

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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought a brief opportunity to respond to the Minister’s answer, indicating he wished to comment on or question its implications. The intervention was cut short by interruptions, and no substantive argument or proposal was recorded.

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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake questioned inconsistencies between stated Government policy, the Minister’s explanation, and CEB actions on electricity pricing. He asked why renewable energy unit rates had been reduced from about Rs. 30 to Rs. 18–20 despite cost revisions suggesting around Rs. 40, warning that this destabilizes investors. He said the issue has persisted at the CEB for years and emphasized that consumers should benefit from any pricing decisions.

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    • Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that the Rs. 18.99 figure is an average energy cost, noting that competitively procured projects often achieve prices below Rs. 15 or under Rs. 20, thereby reducing the average without arbitrary tariff cuts. He argued that competitive tendering is the mechanism for lowering prices. On fuel-related issues, he said the Government is addressing irregular practices since 2019 to prevent unlawful diversion of public funds, linking the matter to taxation and public revenue, and indicated that the State Minister of Finance would provide further explanation.

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