Strike price

Summary

The requester asked for a spreadsheet of strike prices per MWh for the Pulrose CCGT power station over the last three years, but the Manx Utilities Authority stated it does not hold this specific information. The authority offered alternative data regarding the 'marginal cost of generation' (fuel cost) instead.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 4 September 2024 and responded to on 30 September 2024.
• Manx Utilities Authority confirmed it does not hold the requested strike price data for Pulrose CCGT.
• The authority stated it holds 'marginal cost of generation' prices per MWh as an alternative.
• The response references the Freedom of Information Act 2015 regarding review rights.
• The case reference number is 4102913.

Data Disclosed

• 4 September 2024
• 30 September 2024
• 4102913
• last 3 years
• Pulrose CCGT

Original Request

Please forward a spreadsheet showing the strike price per MWh for energy generation from the Pulrose CCGT powerstation over the last 3 years.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Manx Utilities PO Box 177, Douglas Isle of Man, IM99 1PS

e: enquiries@manxutilities.im t: 01624 687687 www.manxutilities.im

Our ref: 4102913 30 September 2024

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 4 September 2024, which states:

"Please forward a spreadsheet showing the strike price per MWh for energy generation from the Pulrose CCGT powerstation over the last 3 years."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance Manx Utilities does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested.

However, to assist you we do hold the ‘marginal cost of generation’ price per MWh (the ‘fuel’ cost of generation – excluding any additional costs) which is:

Please quote the reference number 4102913 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or

1. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
   In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.