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Written question asked by Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Community Energy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when clean community energy companies will be able to sell directly to households and businesses through the Local Power Plan.

Answer

The Government recognises the important role that community energy can play in supporting local participation in the clean energy transition. Through the Local Power Plan, Government is working with Great British Energy and Ofgem to explore measures that could make it easier for community energy groups to participate in local energy markets.

The Government is monitoring Ofgem’s developments relating to code modification P441, which is intended help community energy groups and other local renewable energy projects identify and understand different routes to selling energy in their local markets.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28581
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Community energy
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk