Renewable Energy
Commons · Question 111065 · Tabled 4 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that the expansion of renewable generation does not lead to higher electricity bills for consumers.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 13 Feb 2026
At a systems level, the prize of a renewables-based system, supported by nuclear and other technologies, is clear: it gets us off the fossil fuel rollercoaster, reducing our exposure as a country. The role of gas generation is already changing in GB’s ele...