Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 121445
NHS: Geothermal Power
Tabled: 17 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026
Question
Dr Kieran Mullan
Conservative — Bexhill and Battle
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of deep geothermal energy on the decarbonisation of NHS estates.
Answer
Karin SmythWe recognise the potential for deep geothermal energy to provide low‑carbon heat to parts of the National Health Service estate. However, opportunities depend on local geology, and a number of practical constraints need to be considered. The Department co...
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