The Government support the development of community energy projects by funding initiatives such as the Rural Community Energy Fund, which has awarded over £4.5 million to various renewable energy projects since its launch in 2019. The Minister also mentioned the Environmental Audit Committee inquiry and stated that future plans for community energy will be considered in the net zero strategy set to be published later this year. She highlighted the Government's commitment to review the overall energy retail market regulatory framework, aiming to ensure it is fit for purpose and allows new business models to emerge. The Minister noted the importance of a broad view when making changes to the energy market, including consumer protection measures.