Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that energy system planning, infrastructure investment and net zero commitments are taken into consideration as part of the expansion of digital infrastructure.

The Government welcomes data infrastructure where it is powered by the grid, which is on the pathway to Clean Power 2030, or where it uses low-carbon behind-the-meter power.

Data centres can be positioned where surplus renewable power exists, supporting grid balance and reducing network constraints.

Government is launching a review led by the AI Champion for Clean Energy to assess opportunities, risks and enablers for using AI in grid planning and management, guiding coordinated and safe innovation.