Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered at on 18 November 2024.
Pippa Heylings
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Energy Security and Net Zero)
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Ofgem on the adequacy of local supply rights for small-scale renewable energy providers.
Michael Shanks
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Ministers have not held meetings on this specific matter with Ofgem. The Department is aware that Ofgem’s licensing regime already enables small-scale generators to apply for a supply licence that is restricted to a specific geographic area.
The Government’s Local Power Plan aims to support local energy generation projects through working with local authorities, combined authorities and communities. Officials within the department are in discussions with Ofgem to understand the current regulatory landscape in more detail.
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