Agriculture: Electricity
Commons · Question 16408 · Tabled 7 Jul 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Sir Julian Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support farmers with increased electricity standing charges.
Answer
Answered by Martin McCluskey, 15 Jul 2026
Network charges are set by the independent energy regulator, Ofgem, in line with the Connection and Use of System Code. As part of setting electricity transmission price controls under its RIIO‑T3 (ET3) Final Determinations, Ofgem carried out an impact as...