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Commons · Question 28581 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 14 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Graham Leadbitter

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when clean community energy companies will be able to sell directly to households and businesses through the Local Power Plan.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 14 Sep 2026

The Government recognises the important role that community energy can play in supporting local participation in the clean energy transition. Through the Local Power Plan, Government is working with Great British Energy and Ofgem to explore measures that ...