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Gas Fired Power Stations: Costs

Asked by Andrew BowieConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 23 January 2025UIN 24666

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the cost was of operating gas power plants through the Balancing Mechanism in each month since July 2024.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is responsible for managing network constraints, including through the Balancing Mechanism.

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