Geothermal Power: Pride in Place Programme
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether deep geothermal energy projects are eligible for support under the Neighbourhoods Fund.
Answered by Michael Shanks
The Neighbourhoods Fund, now known as the Pride in Place Programme, sits under the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, who is best placed to respond on eligibility. Heat networks can deliver local benefits by producing heat and electricity locally, aiming to provide the lowest-cost and lowest‑carbon solutions. The Government has launched the Pride in Place Programme, committing up to £5.8bn over ten years to support 284 places and underpin community investment. In each area, a Neighbourhood Board, supported by local authorities and MPs, will decide how funding is used, selecting projects aligned with local priorities and programme guidance.
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