Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 900232

Community Energy

Tabled: 21 May 2026

Answered: 2 June 2026

Named Day

Question

Paul Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential contribution of community-owned renewable energy to energy security.

Answer

Michael Shanks

Community owned renewable energy will strengthen our energy security by increasing local clean power, reducing exposure to fossil fuel markets and improving the resilience of our energy system.Government is driving a major expansion of community-owned ene...

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