Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 1527
Energy: Infrastructure
Tabled: 24 July 2024
Answered: 1 August 2024
Question
Andrew Bowie
Conservative — West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether communities will receive remuneration for hosting energy infrastructure.
Answer
Michael ShanksCommunities will continue to have a say on proposals in their area. It is important that communities feel the benefit of energy infrastructure. This is a matter the Government takes seriously and is considering carefully.