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Clean Energy: East of England

Commons · Question 106311 · Tabled 16 Jan 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 26 Jan 2026

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Asked by Daniel Zeichner

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the report by the East of England APPG and Local Government East entitled, Opportunity East: One Year On, published in November 2025, what assessment he has made of the pote

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 26 Jan 2026

The Government recognises the East of England’s contribution to clean energy generation and the Clean Power 2030 mission. It is the home of Sizewell C. The region has also secured the highest offshore wind capacity allocation in AR7, with just over 6GW, d...