Written questions

Energy: Data Centres

2026-07-14 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · HL2153 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of data centres on local energy infrastructure, particularly during periods of extreme temperature.

Answer

Energy resilience is a top priority for the Government, which works continuously with industry to improve and maintain the resilience of energy infrastructure to a range of risks, including extreme weather events. The Government is committed to ensuring e...