Written question asked by Lord Offord of Garvel (Conservative) on Monday, 14 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 July 2025. It was answered by Lord Wilson of Sedgefield (Labour) on Monday, 28 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Clean Energy

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have commissioned or will publish a detailed feasibility assessment of the Clean Power 2030 target, including projected generation capacity, system balancing requirements, and potential risks to energy affordability and security.

Answer: On 23 August 2024, the Government commissioned the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to provide practical advice on achieving a zero-carbon electricity system by 2030. NESO consulted publicly in September and October 2024 on its approach and assumptions and published its advice in November 2024. We accepted independent advice from the National Energy System Operator (NESO), on the energy infrastructure required to deliver Clean Power 2030. Last December, we launched our Clean Power 2030 Action Plan which set out a detailed plan for achieving the target of clean power by 2030.

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