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Clean Energy: Cost Effectiveness

Commons · Question 94135 · Tabled 24 Nov 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 2 Dec 2025

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Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps is he taking to ensure the transition to green energy is cost efficient for (a) his department with i. transmission systems, ii. distribution systems and iii. energy sources, and (

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Answered by Michael Shanks, 2 Dec 2025

Network regulation is a matter for Ofgem, who regulates network operators through a price control process. Government supports Ofgem in developing a price control that delivers the transition to clean energy, while maximising value for money for consumers...