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Great British Energy: Community Energy

Asked by Vicky FoxcroftLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 6 March 2026UIN 116183

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much and what proportion of the Local Power Plan funding will be directed to the GB Energy Community Fund.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Great British Energy (GBE) is currently developing its schemes and projects for 2026/27 and beyond, which includes criteria for upcoming grants and loans. GBE will set out further funding options in summer 2026.

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