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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.


Community Energy: Batteries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to introduce financial incentives for community-led battery storage projects.

Answer

Community battery projects are already eligible for support through a range of national and devolved schemes, including the Local Power Plan, which is providing up to £1bn of funding over this Spending Review period.

On 4 June, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero launched a Call for Evidence on community batteries, which is seeking views on financial barriers to delivery and the most effective funding routes. This will inform how Government can best support community-led battery storage projects going forward.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14276
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Finance Incentives Storage Batteries Community energy
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk