Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 113558

Community Energy: Small Businesses

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether Great British Energy will offer finance and guidance to help small businesses install on-site renewable generation and battery storage as part of the Local Power Plan.

Answer

Michael Shanks

Backed by up to £1 billion, Great British Energy (GBE) aims to support at least 1,000 local and community energy projects by 2030. GBE will do this through funding, and support including awareness raising, project origination and project development suppo...

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