Energy
Energy news from UK Parliament.
MPs to hold a general debate on the future of coal in the UK
MPs will hold a general debate on the future of coal in the UK in the Chamber
02 December 2020
Committee announce scrutiny of COP26 & publication of report
On Tuesday 1 December, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee will hold an evidence hearing on the Government’s leadership and preparations for the COP26 climate conference.
26 November 2020
Renewable energy in Wales focus of new inquiry
The Welsh Affairs Committee launch an inquiry into renewable energy in Wales
23 November 2020
Prime Minister’s plan for 600,000 heat pumps scrutinised
What are the potential challenges that could hamper the Prime Minister’s plan for 600,000 heat pumps a year being installed?
20 November 2020
Chair comments on Prime Minister’s 10-point plan
Chair reacts to the Prime Minister’s 10-point plan on the UK reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
18 November 2020
Can green jobs support Net Zero Britain ambitions while building back better from coronavirus?
Committee launch new inquiry into Green Jobs
17 November 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on fuel poverty and energy price caps
MPs to hold a debate on fuel poverty and energy price caps in Westminster Hall
16 November 2020
Lords Committee emphasises importance of cooperation on North Sea energy development
EU Environment Sub-Committee writes to Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, about North Sea energy cooperation and net zero
16 November 2020
Committee examines energy efficiency of existing homes
The Environmental Audit Committee explores the role of social housing providers in improving energy efficiency
13 November 2020
Minister questioned on future of carbon pricing
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee looks at carbon trading, emissions trading & Ofgem’s “RIIO 2” price-controls
09 November 2020
Committee examines tidal energy in the UK’s path to net-zero
Environmental Audit Committee considers the role of tidal energy in the UK’s low-carbon energy mix
09 November 2020
Committee explores the challenges of decarbonising the rail industry
Transport Select Committee holds first evidence session for its trains fit for the future? inquiry
05 November 2020
Experts questioned on energy efficiency of existing homes
The Environmental Audit Committee considers how should we finance energy efficiency measures to upgrade UK homes
02 November 2020
Committee invites public accessing Green Homes Grant to offer their views of the scheme
Committee seeks information from members of the public who need to access the Green Homes Grant
02 November 2020
Nuclear regulator congratulated on its preparations for the end of transition
The Sub-committee writes to the Department for Work and Pensions Minister, regarding the Office for Nuclear Regulation’s (ONR’s) preparations for the end of the transition period
28 October 2020