Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 24666
Gas Fired Power Stations: Costs
Tabled: 17 January 2025
Answered: 23 January 2025
Named DayQuestion
Andrew Bowie
Conservative — West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the cost was of operating gas power plants through the Balancing Mechanism in each month since July 2024.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe National Energy System Operator (NESO) is responsible for managing network constraints, including through the Balancing Mechanism.