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National Grid: Weather

Commons · Question 6369 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 12 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure the resilience of the electricity grid against extreme weather events.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 12 Jun 2026

Energy Resilience is a top priority for Government. Government works continuously with industry to improve and maintain the resilience of energy infrastructure to a range of risks including extreme weather events. The Energy Resilience Group (ERG), which ...