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Written question asked by Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 28 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 March 2023. It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Renewable Energy and Technology: Video Games

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what grants and programmes are available to help video games studios move to greener technology and energy.

Answer

The Government keeps energy efficiency support for all non-domestic organisations under review. Existing initiatives which may be applicable include an exemption on business rates for green technology and providing grants under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

The Government are reviewing what additional levers can be introduced to help organisations to be more energy efficient, including financial support. As part of this, the Government have launched a new Energy Efficiency Taskforce to help achieve our target to reduce our energy consumption from buildings and industry by 15% by 2030.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
155149
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Environment protection Grants Renewable energy Technology Video games
Link
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