PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(10 March 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will develop a national framework for developing local area energy plans.
Asked by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat)
Asked by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat)
Answer
The Department has been undertaking work to explore how the future role of local energy planning might support net zero, clean power 2030 and efficient network planning. This includes engaging with Ofgem on Regional Energy Strategic Plans, as well as working closely with Innovate UK and the Local Net Zero Hubs.
Additionally, Great British Energy will partner with, and provide funding and support to, local and combined authorities, as well as community energy groups, to roll out a pipeline of local renewable energy projects and develop up to 8GW of cleaner power.
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