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Community Energy Fund

Asked by Satvir KaurLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 28 March 2025UIN 39714

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has considered extending the funding of the Community Energy Fund.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The Government recognises the role community groups play in our efforts to tackle climate change. On 21 March, Government announced the Great British Energy Community Fund, which will continue the work of the Community Energy Fund to provide funding and support, from planning to strategic advice, to community energy stakeholders, helping to increase the roll-out of renewable energy projects.

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