Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 1527

Energy: Infrastructure

Tabled: 24 July 2024
Answered: 1 August 2024

Question

Andrew Bowie

ConservativeWest 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 Shanks
Communities 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.