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Local Electricity Bill

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

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Local Electricity Bill would enable electricity generators to become local electricity suppliers to their communities, supporting local energy provision and related measures. It includes provisions to help implement local energy projects. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and there is one official Bill published.

Key Points

Enables electricity generators to become local electricity suppliers.
Aims to promote local, community-focused energy provision.
Covers connected purposes to support the policy’s implementation.
Originating in the House of Commons; currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Electricity generatorsLocal communities and residentsLocal businesses and organisations that buy local electricityPotential local energy suppliers entering the marketEnergy industry stakeholders and distributorsLocal authorities and councils

Generated 21 February 2026

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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