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Heat Networks: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to ADE: Heat Networks report entitled Clean Heat 2040 report, whether he plans to rebalance energy policy costs for heat networks away from electricity bills.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
15 Apr 2026
Target answer date
20 Apr 2026
Answer
24 Apr 2026 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 15 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to ADE: Heat Networks report entitled Clean Heat 2040 report, whether he plans to rebalance energy policy costs for heat networks away from electricity bills.

  2. 20 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 24 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    The government recognises that high electricity prices are a significant pressure on industry and a barrier to investment and growth. We are continuing to develop further policies to bring down electricity costs relative to gas, and intend to consult on o...

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