Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 106917
Electricity: Noise
Tabled: 19 January 2026
Answered: 27 January 2026
Question
Mr Angus MacDonald
Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with Ofgem on the enforcement of noise standards for electricity transmission infrastructure.
Answer
Michael ShanksNoise from electricity network infrastructure is not regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem’s remit covers the economic regulation of network operators and the protection of consumers.