Artificial Intelligence: Data Centres
2026-06-23 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · HL1301 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of energy costs on investment in artificial intelligence data centres in the UK.
Answer
DSIT is working closely with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Department for Business and Trade, Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator to ensure that we can attract sufficient investment in AI infrastructure and deliver on our ...