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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered at on 17 July 2026.

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Photo of Wera Hobhouse Wera Hobhouse Liberal Democrat, Bath

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to Regional Energy Strategic Plans, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the 10% voting share for demand-side stakeholders on Strategic Boards, as highlighted in the ADE: Demand report entitled Powered by People, Powered by Place.

Photo of Michael Shanks Michael Shanks Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade), Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Responsibility for the development of Regional Energy Strategic Planning (RESP) and the governance arrangements sits with the National Energy System Operator (NESO), under Ofgem’s policy framework and guidance.

Following their consultation, NESO is currently finalising the RESP methodology, which includes the voting share of the Strategic Boards. DESNZ Secretary of State and Ofgem is due to review and approve the methodology in due course.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 17 July 2026, cW)

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