Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when the Community Benefits Package will be published.

Through the Clean Power Action Plan, we have made clear that where communities host clean energy infrastructure, we will ensure they benefit from it. There are many options in this area including community funds and direct support for households, which we are exploring. In the interim, the Government intends to publish guidance on community benefits for onshore wind in England and guidance on community funds for electricity transmission network infrastructure by spring 2025. Additionally, Solar Energy UK has committed to publishing a community benefits protocol and guidance in due course.