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Written question asked by Peter Grant (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 8 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Bowie (Conservative) on Friday, 15 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Hydrogen: Heating

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when she plans to make an announcement on the funding applications from the four Gas Distribution Networks for the Hydrogen Heating Town pilot.

Answer

The Government received applications from each of the four Gas Distribution Networks for funding to develop outline plans for how a roll out of hydrogen heating might start in each of their network areas, starting with a potential hydrogen town


The Government decided in December 2023 not to proceed with a hydrogen village trial in Redcar as the main source of hydrogen would not be available. The Government is assessing the implications of that decision for our policy on planning for a hydrogen town pilot and will provide an update on this work in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17753
Session
2023-24
Related items
Hydrogen: Heating
Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Finance Heating Pilot schemes Hydrogen
Link
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