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Consumer Energy Prices: Scotland

Tuesday 10 February 2026 · 3 questions

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Answered 2 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Minister committed to reducing Scottish energy bills by 300 by 2029 compared to 2024 levels.
  • Number of people in fuel poverty in Scotland will decrease by 9% and those in extreme fuel poverty by 12.5% this April due to implemented policies.
  • Minister for Energy will address support for community energy projects during a visit to the Western Isles.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Dave Doogan SNP Angus and Perthshire Glens
Scotland Energy
Context

The question arises from concerns about the Scottish energy market operating with surplus generation and transmission, unlike England's shortage. Energy UK predicts no meaningful reduction in energy bills until the 2030s.

Question

What steps are being taken to help reduce consumer energy prices in Scotland? In light of the market surplus and predicted high costs, will the Minister recommit to Scottish energy bills being £300 lower in 2029 than in 2024?

Answer from Martin McCluskey

Bills are coming down, and yes, I will recommit to that. The number of people in fuel poverty in Scotland will reduce by 9% and the number in extreme fuel poverty will reduce by 12.5% this April due to our policies.

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Q2 Dave Doogan SNP Angus and Perthshire Glens
Scotland Energy
Context

The question addresses the disparity between Scotland's surplus in energy generation and transmission compared to England's shortage, impacting overall costs.

Question

Given that the energy market in Scotland operates with surplus generation and transmission, while England faces shortages leading to higher costs for Scottish consumers subsidizing English consumers, will the Minister recommit—just before the Scottish elections—to energy bills in Scotland being £300 lower in 2029 than in 2024?

Answer from Martin McCluskey

Bills are coming down, and yes, I will recommit to that. The number of people in fuel poverty in Scotland will reduce by 9% and the number in extreme fuel poverty will reduce by 12.5% this April due to our policies.

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Q3 Torcuil Crichton Lab Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Energy Local Government
Context

The local power plan is expected to be read in the constituency known as the heart of the Atlantic, where communities are involved in wind energy. There's a need for priority support from Ofgem, grid operators, and the Government.

Question

Welcoming the publication of the local power plan, I note that communities in my constituency are engaged with wind energy wealth. To expand community energy, we must connect to the grid. The tailored support for communities mentioned is welcome, but there needs to be priority support from Ofgem, grid operators, and this Government.

Answer from Martin McCluskey

My hon. Friend is a real champion for local community power in Na h-Eileanan an Iar. My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy will address this matter soon during his visit to the Western Isles.

Not addressed: priority support from Ofgem, grid operators, and the Government

How: My Hon. Friend The Minister For Energy Will Address This

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