Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 102730
Community Energy
Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026
Question
Mark Pritchard
Conservative — The Wrekin
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to allow community energy schemes to sell their power directly to households and businesses in nearby communities.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe Government recognises the role of community energy in delivering net zero and is working with Ofgem to address regulatory barriers, including routes to market. Through developing the Local Power Plan we are working with Great British Energy to explore...
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