Electricity
Electricity news from UK Parliament.
Retrofitting our homes for a net zero future
On Wednesday 4 December the ESNZ Committee will hold a one-off session on retrofitting our homes for net zero.
19 November 2024
Great British Energy Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss long-term energy security legislation. Find out more
19 November 2024
Committee questions national energy agencies in race for clean energy
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.
15 November 2024
Unlocking community energy at scale: call for evidence to new Parliamentary inquiry
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.
11 November 2024
Government responses requested for predecessor Committee’s reports
Government responses requested for predecessor Committee’s reports
07 November 2024
Lords asks government to think again on Crown Estate Bill
Members vote on salmon farming, spending powers and Welsh devolution. Catch up
06 November 2024
Lords debates impact of climate policies
Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up
25 October 2024
Lords conclude detailed check of Crown Estate Bill
Members discuss salmon farms and the Sovereign Grant on day two of committee stage. Find out more
23 October 2024
Crown Estate Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss developing offshore wind farms in partnership with Great British Energy. Catch up
03 September 2024
Grid connections and storage issues must be addressed to decarbonise the economy, MPs find
Grid connections and storage issues must be addressed to decarbonise the economy, MPs find
24 May 2024
MPs to hold a debate on pylons and upgrades to the national grid
MPs to hold a debate on pylons and upgrades to the national grid
29 April 2024
Four short debates in the Lords
A national housing strategy, the AUKUS agreement, burying overhead transmission lines and health workers in Myanmar up for debate in the House of Lords. Catch up
01 March 2024
Incentivise EV battery supply chain investment to prevent decline of the UK car industry, say MPs
Committee publishes report Batteries for electric vehicle manufacturing
21 November 2023
Bulb Energy: Will billpayers remain on the hook for multi-billion pound bail-out?
Committee publishes report Bulb Energy
01 November 2023
Energy Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss changes on community energy supplies as bill set to become law. Catch up
25 October 2023