Written question asked by Toby Perkins (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Katie White (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Carbon Emissions: Data Centres
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the Climate Change Committee on whether projections in The Seventh Carbon Budget include the levels of energy used by data centres.
- Answer
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The Secretary of State regularly engages with the government’s independent adviser, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), on a wide range of issues including the CCC’s Seventh Carbon Budget advice. The government will choose its own pathway and will ensure that this increases energy security, protects billpayers, and creates good, well-paid jobs while also considering future trends in energy demand.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 108617
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Energy Carbon emissions Climate Change Committee Data centres
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- 2026-02-02 15:07:48 +0000
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