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Commons · Question 20890 · Tabled 17 Dec 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 7 Jan 2025

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Asked by Calum Miller

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the proposed community financial benefit from the Botley West Solar Scheme; and if he will introduce a mandatory minimum level of community bene

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 7 Jan 2025

There is currently no legal obligation for developers in the UK to provide community benefits However, in the Clean Power Action Plan, we have made clear that in the future where communities host clean energy infrastructure, we will ensure they benefit fr...