Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 111063
Renewable Energy
Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what measures are in place to limit curtailment costs during the period before new grid infrastructure becomes operational.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe Government, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) are pursuing measures which will reduce constraint costs in the short term. These include making best use of the existing network, deploying s...
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