of carbon permits in the EU. EU countries whose projects were short-listed for the funding have to tell the Commission by the end of the month which three projects, including any renewable energy schemes, they would be able to support beyond the EU money to ensure they get built. "We stand a very, very good chance to get at least one project," the source said. The energy ministry spokesman said it would respond to the Commission by the deadline and that the UK's CCS competition would be aligned with the timetable of the EU-wide programme. He declined to comment on whether Davey was meeting the Prime Minister next week. Electricity Market Reform proposals, which are currently being assessed by Parliament, include a mechanism to guarantee a minimum price of electricity for generators which emit no carbon, including CCS plants. These so-called contracts for difference make the UK an attractive place to invest in CCS projects as they are guaranteed set long-term revenue.