Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 96027

Geothermal Power

Tabled: 1 December 2025

Answered: 9 December 2025

Question

Ben Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to improve regulatory support for geothermal energy.

Answer

Michael Shanks

We know there is promising potential for geothermal energy in the UK and particularly as a low carbon source of heat. However, it is too soon to regulate such a small and nascent sector. Therefore there are no immediate plans to make any changes in the re...

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