Written questions

Artificial Intelligence: Energy

Commons · Question 10630 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 26 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate she has made of the electricity demand associated with the implementation of the UK AI Hardware Plan; what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Energy S

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 26 Jun 2026

The Department meets regularly with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero at every level. Through the AI Energy Council, Government also assesses system‑wide impacts, promotes energy efficiency and clean power solutions, and ensures that growth ...