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AI Energy Council

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 17 September 2025UIN 75346

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what the purpose is of the AI Energy Council.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

The AI Energy Council was established to address the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence.

Co-chaired by the Secretaries of State for DSIT and DESNZ, the Council brings together leaders from the AI and energy sectors to advise on preparing the UK’s energy system for the increasing energy demand of AI. It also explores how AI can support a modern, efficient, and sustainable energy system, aligned with Clean Power 2030 goals and the UK’s net zero ambitions.

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