Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 121434

Geothermal Power: Working Neighbourhoods Fund

Tabled: 17 March 2026
Answered: 25 March 2026

Question

Dr Kieran Mullan

ConservativeBexhill and Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether deep geothermal energy projects are eligible for support under the Neighbourhoods Fund.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Neighbourhoods Fund, now known as the Pride in Place Programme, sits under the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, who is best placed to respond on eligibility. Heat networks can deliver local benefits by producing heat a...

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