Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 106906

Electricity: Rural Areas

Tabled: 19 January 2026

Answered: 27 January 2026

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 help ensure that rural electricity networks are adequately prepared for (a) extreme weather and (b) future levels of demand.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero works extensively with the energy sector to continually improve and maintain the resilience, preparedness and security of energy infrastructure against risks including severe weather events. Ofgem provides...

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