Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 83968

Community Energy

Tabled: 21 October 2025

Answered: 29 October 2025

Question

Ian Byrne

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to (a) divest public funds from fossil fuels and (b) support community-owned renewable energy initiatives.

Answer

Michael Shanks

As part of our mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower, we are delivering the largest public investment in clean energy and nature recovery in UK history which will cut bills, provide energy security, create jobs, and boost growth. At COP29, The...

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