Energy: Data Centres
Commons · Question 129204 · Tabled 22 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Gareth Snell
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of energy costs on the viability of the data centre industry.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 27 Apr 2026
The Government recognises that UK electricity prices and grid connection delays are barriers to investment. The only sustainable way to reduce electricity bills is by reducing the UK’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets, which is why industrial ener...