Written questions

Energy: Infrastructure

Commons · Question 43339 · Tabled 1 Apr 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 9 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by John Milne

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether communities affected by (a) community-run and (b) centrally-led energy infrastructure development will receive (i) energy bill discounts and (ii) other compensation.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 9 Apr 2025

In the Clean Power Action Plan, we made clear that where communities host clean energy infrastructure, they should feel tangible and enduring benefit of doing so. We are exploring options in this area, including community funds and shared ownership. The G...