Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 116181

Community Energy

Tabled: 26 February 2026
Answered: 6 March 2026

Question

Vicky Foxcroft

LabourLewisham North

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many community energy schemes in England are projected to make up the Local Power Plan's target of supporting over 1,000 local and community projects to 2030.

Answer

Michael Shanks
Backed by up to £1 billion, Great British Energy (GBE) has committed to support at least 1000 local and community energy projects by 2030. GBE will prioritise smaller projects across the country and the communities that benefit from them. GBE will account...

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