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Written question asked by Adrian Ramsay (Green Party) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Carbon Emissions: Industry and Local Government:

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of allowing a portion of avoided network or generation capex to be reallocated to support industrial sites and local authorities in investing in onsite low carbon technologies.

Answer

The Government recognises the important role that onsite low carbon technologies can play in reducing emissions, improving energy resilience and supporting industrial competitiveness.

Through programmes such as the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF), which made around £500 million available to support UK industry to decarbonise, and wider support for industrial decarbonisation, we are helping businesses invest in technologies including electrification, energy efficiency and onsite generation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17225
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Investment Industry Local government Carbon emissions
Link
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