Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 115531

Data Centres: Energy

Tabled: 24 February 2026

Answered: 12 March 2026

Question

Sarah Olney

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the capabilities of UK data centres to meet the energy usage required with the increasing use of AI.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The Government keeps UK data centre capability under review and works closely with energy regulators, network operators and industry.Through the AI Energy Council, Government is assessing system‑wide impacts, promoting energy efficiency and clean power so...

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