Energy Supply: Artificial Intelligence and Data Centres
Commons · Question 86623 · Tabled 30 Oct 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Graham Stuart
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the gas transmission network’s potential ability to meet rising electricity demand from AI and data centres if it does not receive adequate funding under Ofgem’
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 4 Nov 2025
Ofgem, as the independent regulator, are responsible for agreeing the funding and investment allowances for the gas transmission network and gas distribution network. Final decisions regarding the next price control period (RIIO3 - which covers April 2026...