Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 40945

Renewable Energy

Tabled: 24 March 2025
Answered: 1 April 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to prevent (a) stalled and (b) speculative schemes from preventing viable renewable energy projects from progressing.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The government is working closely with Ofgem, National Energy System Operator (NESO) and network companies to reform the connections process and enable advanced projects, that align with our strategic needs, to connect faster. Ofgem is currently consideri...
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