Energy

Members discuss long-term energy security legislation. Find out more

The Chair of the ESNZ Committee thanks the organisations that came to Parliament to lend their insight to the Committee prior to it setting its first priorities in the new parliament and urges the whole sector to engage with the Committee’s inquires as they are launched.

On Wednesday 20 November the newly reappointed Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will hold its first evidence session in Parliament, looking at the role that Great British Energy (GBE) is expected to play in the energy market.

Members discuss impact of renewable fuel sources on UK energy prices. Catch up

Today’s announcement at COP29 that the UK plans to cut its emissions by 81% from 1990 levels by 2035 has upped the ante in efforts to tackle climate change.

Community energy, a term for renewable energy projects that are community-owned and controlled, is at the heart of the government’s ambitions for clean power by 2030 and will be central to the future role of Great British Energy through the Local Power Plan.

New inquiry on the UK workforce needed to deliver, clean secure energy

Government responses requested for predecessor Committee’s reports

Members vote on salmon farming, spending powers and Welsh devolution. Catch up

Chair of Energy Security & Net Zero Committee keen to scrutinise the key elements of Government plan to reduce carbon emissions

Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up

Members discuss salmon farms and the Sovereign Grant on day two of committee stage. Find out more

Lower bills, new jobs, secure energy, reduced emissions: help shape the UK path to Net Zero