Renewable energy
Renewable energy news from UK Parliament.
Government must ‘act now’ on energy storage or risk energy security and Net Zero
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee publishes report - Long-duration energy storage: get on with it
13 March 2024
The UK’s electric vehicle strategy needs a rapid recharge says Lords Committee
The Environment and Climate Change Committee publishes its report on electric vehicles
06 February 2024
Energy Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss changes on community energy supplies as bill set to become law. Catch up
25 October 2023
Long-duration energy storage for Net Zero inquiry launched
Lords Science and Technology Committee is conducting an inquiry into long-duration energy storage for Net Zero
26 July 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss International Widows’ Day, graduate workers in trade unions, heat and power in Great Britain and Sino-British relations. Catch up
07 July 2023
Comment: NAO Environmental Sustainability Overview of the Department for Education
Comment: NAO Environmental Sustainability Overview of the Department for Education
27 June 2023
Floating offshore wind in Celtic Sea could be biggest investment opportunity in Wales, but certainty over projects needed from UK Government
Welsh Affairs Committee publishes report on floating offshore wind in Wales
08 March 2023
National ‘war effort’ mobilisation needed to improve energy efficiency, install solar panels on new developments and set clear date to end oil and gas licensing
Environmental Audit Committee sets out how the UK can accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels
05 January 2023
2022 in the House of Lords
Catch up on a packed year in the Lords with 5,244 changes to 100 bills, plus questions and debates in over 3,350 hours of business.
19 December 2022
Committee Corridor: UK ‘uniquely exposed’ to current energy crisis
In the latest episode of our Committee Corridor podcast, host Darren Jones and guests discuss the UK's energy security and the road to net zero.
24 November 2022
Treasury Committee queries Government fuel duty policy following report response
The Treasury Committee today publishes the Government’s response to its report on Jobs, Growth and Productivity after Coronavirus.
23 November 2022
Minister questioned on floating offshore wind
Welsh Affairs Committee examines the role of the Crown Estate in delivering FLOW in the Celtic Sea
17 November 2022
Government must support behaviour change to meet climate targets
The Environment and Climate Change Committee published its report - In our hands: behaviour change for climate and environmental goals
11 October 2022
Fracking to the Climate Compatibility Checkpoint and new oil and gas licences: is net zero on track? EAC quizzes new Climate Minister
Fracking to the Climate Compatibility Checkpoint and new oil and gas licences: is net zero on track? EAC quizzes new Climate Minister
07 October 2022
Cost of living: Work and Pensions Committee publishes Government response to report
The Work and Pensions Committee has published the Government’s response to its report on the cost of living and the support measures available for people claiming benefits and the state pension.
08 September 2022