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Commons · Question 126644 · Tabled 13 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Liz Saville Roberts
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Policy Paper published on 11 February 2026 entitled Local Power Plan, when the route to market for unlocking SLES will be operational.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 16 Apr 2026
The Department recognises requests to take steps to better enable local energy markets and trading to lower bills and increase the resilience of the electricity networks. The Department is investigating barriers to local supply and is working with Ofgem, ...