Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 106219

Renewable Energy: Scotland

Tabled: 15 January 2026

Answered: 23 January 2026

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with the Scottish Government on community benefit expectations for renewable energy developments, including the real-terms value of the £5,000 per inst

Answer

Michael Shanks

As the government explores options for community benefits, we have engaged with stakeholders across Great Britain, including the Scottish and Welsh Governments.