Written questions

Community Energy: Sales

2026-06-01 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 6051 · Official question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to enable community energy schemes to sell their power directly to households and businesses in nearby communities.

Answer

The Government recognises the role of community energy in delivering net zero and is working with Ofgem to address regulatory barriers, including routes to market. Through delivering on commitments in the Local Power Plan, we are working with Great Britis...