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Renewable Energy: Infrastructure

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that local opinion is considered during the development of large-scale renewable energy infrastructure.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
12 Mar 2025
Target answer date
18 Mar 2025
Answer
18 Mar 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 12 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that local opinion is considered during the development of large-scale renewable energy infrastructure.

  2. 18 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 18 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    This government has a very simple principle: if you live near new clean energy infrastructure, you should benefit from it. That's why the Planning and Infrastructure Bill proposes much-needed reforms, including direct bill discounts for communities, easie...

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