Written questions

Energy: Artificial Intelligence

Commons · Question 129553 · Tabled 23 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of artificial intelligence on supporting lower energy consumption and access to lower tariffs for low-income households.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 28 Apr 2026

Recent analysis at global level, including by the International Energy Agency, has highlighted the extensive potential for AI applications in energy to cut costs and lower consumer bills. Government will publish an AI Strategy for Energy in Autumn this ye...