VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Solar Power: Public Buildings

Asked by Rachel HopkinsLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 6 January 2026UIN 101028

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to his oral answer of 14 October 2025, Official Report, col 189, what plans he has to extend grants for solar panels on public buildings in non-Mayoral areas.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Great British Energy (GBE), intends to provide support to local authorities in delivering local and community energy projects across the UK, including in areas without Mayoral Combined Authorities. This will include consideration of targeted grants and finance to help projects reach investment readiness and deliver good value for money. Further details of this support will be set out through the upcoming Local Power Plan and other future GBE publications

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim