Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 903244

Renewable Energy

Tabled: 12 March 2025
Answered: 18 March 2025
Named Day

Question

Chris Hinchliff

LabourNorth East Hertfordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of renewable energy projects on local communities.

Answer

Michael Shanks
This government has a very simple principle: if you live near new clean energy infrastructure, you should benefit from it. That's why the Planning and Infrastructure Bill proposes much-needed reforms, including direct bill discounts for communities, easie...

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