Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 16408

Agriculture: Electricity

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support farmers with increased electricity standing charges.

Answer

Martin McCluskey

Network charges are set by the independent energy regulator, Ofgem, in line with the Connection and Use of System Code. As part of setting electricity transmission price controls under its RIIO‑T3 (ET3) Final Determinations, Ofgem carried out an impact as...

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