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Written question asked by Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 23 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Energy: Artificial Intelligence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of artificial intelligence on supporting lower energy consumption and access to lower tariffs for low-income households.

Answer

Recent analysis at global level, including by the International Energy Agency, has highlighted the extensive potential for AI applications in energy to cut costs and lower consumer bills.

Government will publish an AI Strategy for Energy in Autumn this year, which will set out the actions it is taking to apply AI to the Clean Energy Superpower mission. The AI for Clean Energy Champion is also preparing a review of AI deployment in electricity networks, for publication in the summer.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129553
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Consumption Energy Low incomes Social tariffs Artificial intelligence
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk