Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 13251

GB Energy: Power Failures

Tabled: 8 November 2024
Answered: 13 November 2024
Named Day

Question

Alistair Strathern

LabourHitchin

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of GB Energy providing temporary back-up sources of power for homes impacted by long power cuts.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Government works closely with electricity networks to improve and maintain energy infrastructure resilience. In the event of a disruption, electricity network operators have well practiced response plans in place to minimise disruption to customers. G...

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