Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many households in the UK are living off the electric grid; and what actions his department are taking to ensure access to energy for communities in all parts of the UK, including rural and remote locations.

DESNZ does not hold data on off-grid households. DESNZ works with Ofgem to ensure grid investment supports all communities, including rural and remote areas. Under Ofgem’s price control framework, network companies are investing in new electricity capacity reducing the cost of connections and ensuring access to energy for all communities.