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Asked by Sally JamesonLabour (Co-op)Department for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 4 February 2025UIN 902555

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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support the growth of community energy projects.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Community energy will play a pivotal role in our 2030 Clean Power Mission. Through Great British Energy’s Local Power Plan, we will partner with and provide funding to, community groups, local authorities, and others, to develop renewable energy projects across the country, delivering up to 8 GW of cleaner power.

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