Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 90597
Data Centres: Electricity
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that electricity demand from data centres does not (a) adversely impact energy security and (b) increase costs for (i) households and (ii) businesses.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe electricity system benefits from a diverse energy mix, with the Capacity Market ensuring supply meets demand. The Government is committed to ensuring electricity networks can meet rising electricity demand, including from data centres. The Capacity Ma...
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