Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 127405

Wind Power

Tabled: 14 April 2026

Answered: 22 April 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, pursuant to the Oral Question of 24th March 2026, what steps his Department is taking to introduce a trial for free wind power for people living near energy infrastructure.

Answer

Michael Shanks

In line with statements made to Parliament on 24th March 2026, the Department is working with UKRI to launch a trial this winter. The trial will test the removal of final consumption levies from increased consumer demand that responds to instances where t...

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