Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 113556
Community Energy: Small Businesses
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Local Power Plan will help reduce energy costs for small businesses, particularly in rural areas with limited grid infrastructure.
Answer
Michael ShanksGreat British Energy will provide dedicated capacity and capability, and financial support to help local government and community energy groups deliver local clean energy projects. Clean energy projects owned by local government and community energy group...
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