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Written question asked by Callum Anderson (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Energy: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of community batteries on household electricity bills.

Answer

The Government recognises that community batteries have the potential to reduce household electricity bills, particularly for lowincome households and those who have not historically benefited from such technologies, by storing cheaper renewable electricity and using it at times of higher demand.

On 4 June, the Department launched a Call for Evidence to gather further evidence on the scale of these potential bill savings and how the benefits can be passed on to participating households.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14275
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Energy Households Prices Batteries
Link
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