Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that residents of flats and rented accommodation in Fylde benefit from community battery schemes.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero recognises the potential for community batteries to help households access cheaper, clean electricity, including low-income households without the up-front capital required for a home battery, those living in flats, and households that lack the space needed for installation.

The Department has launched a Call for Evidence to explore how community battery schemes could be scaled up, exploring their benefits, existing barriers to delivery, and how safety can be ensured. This will ensure communities, including those in Fylde, can share in the benefits of the energy transition.