Local Electricity Bill

A Bill to enable electricity generators to become local electricity suppliers; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

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The Local Electricity Bill would let electricity generators become local electricity suppliers for people in their own area. It aims to support local energy markets and community projects by giving generators a clear route to supply locally.

Key Points

Enables electricity generators (including small-scale and community schemes) to become local electricity suppliers.
Supports local energy markets and community energy projects by linking generation with local customers.
Establishes the framework for how local suppliers would operate within the broader energy system.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, with two readings recorded (July 2021 and May 2022) and no further progress shown here.

Progress

Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. The record shows the first reading on 21 July 2021 and the second reading on 6 May 2022, with no later stages listed.

Who is affected?

Small-scale electricity generators (including rooftop solar and other community energy schemes)Local residents and businesses in areas served by local suppliersCommunity energy groups and local energy projectsNew local electricity suppliers and startups focused on local marketsRegulators and policymakers involved in the energy sector (e.g., Ofgem, government departments)

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

21 Jul 2021

2nd readingCommons

6 May 2022

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Local Electricity Bill

23 Jul 2021

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 154 2021-22 (as introduced)

BillCommons

1 Nov 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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