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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Local Power Plan

10 February 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen

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At a glance

Key points

  • Local Power Plan introduced to expand support for community energy projects in the UK.
  • Department for Energy Security and Net Zero commits up to 1 billion to support at least 1,000 projects by 2030.
  • Funding aims to help communities develop new projects, access grants, and secure loans or project finance.

Issue summary

The statement introduces the Local Power Plan, a new initiative aimed at expanding support for community energy projects in the UK.

Action requested

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is committing up to £1 billion from Great British Energy to support at least 1,000 community and local energy projects by 2030. This funding will help communities develop new projects, access grants, and secure loans or project finance.

Key facts

  • The Local Power Plan is the most significant expansion of support for community energy in UK history.
  • Up to £1 billion from Great British Energy will be committed over the Spending Review period.
  • At least 1,000 community and local energy projects are supported by 2030.
  • £280 million funding has already been allocated since coming into power.
  • The Plan includes support for shared ownership in renewable developments.
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