Electricity: Prices
Commons · Question 11838 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Al Pinkerton
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of renewable intermittency on future household electricity bills.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 30 Jun 2026
Independent research confirms that renewables can cut electricity prices, having reduced wholesale electricity prices by up to a quarter (around £25/MWh) in 2024. The Department recognises the intermittent nature of renewables which is why we are investin...