John Whitby

John Whitby

Labour — Derbyshire Dales

Speaking in the House of Commons on 10 February 2026

Debate

Local Power Plan

Contribution

I have spoken to groups across my constituency such as Transition Crich and Derbyshire Dales Community Energy, which are working to create new community-owned energy projects in order to cut bills and drive down emissions. The £1 billion announced today will significantly help with their aims. However, these groups will grow faster if they are able to sell their energy directly to households in their communities. Could the Secretary of State therefore update us on what plans he has to implement local supply rights for community energy schemes?

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