Written questions

Renewable Energy: Housing

Commons · Question 93571 · Tabled 21 Nov 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 1 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Ben Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department will assess the potential merits of providing funding to upgrade local energy networks to support at-home renewable energy generation in (a) North Cornwall constituency

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 1 Dec 2025

Government works with Ofgem to ensure grid investment supports all communities, including rural areas. The current electricity distribution price control (RIIO-ED2, 2023-2028) has allowed £22.2bn for upfront investment in low voltage networks, including £...