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Renewable Energy: Sales

Commons · Question 7795 · Tabled 8 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Simon Opher

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to bring forward regulatory changes to allow homes and smaller businesses to buy power directly from local renewable energy schemes run by community co-operatives or other not-f

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 16 Jun 2026

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...