Oral Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
“What steps Great British Energy is taking to help public services use more renewable energy.”
Tabled: 16 September 2025Answered: 14 October 2025
Asked by
Rachel Hopkins
Labour — Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband)
Earlier this month, Great British Energy jointly funded 46 new community energy projects in Scotland, including an island solar farm, a community ice rink and a small community wind farm. Great British Energy is also helping public services in England with their energy bills through its solar for all programme, which benefits schools and hospitals. In this way, GBE is transferring money from the pockets of energy companies to local communities and frontline services.