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

ConservativeSkipton 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 Shanks
Great 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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