Renewable energy
Renewable energy news from UK Parliament.
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Body Mass Index, alcohol harm, COVID-19-related evictions and biodiversity emergency
23 April 2021
Vacancy: Specialist Adviser for renewable energy in Scotland inquiry
The House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee is inviting applications from individuals for the role of Specialist Adviser to the Scottish Affairs Committee for its inquiry into renewable energy in Scotland
22 April 2021
Lords debates net zero emissions targets
Members debate case for integrated UK policy-making
22 April 2021
Abandoning GHG must pave way for improved energy efficiency scheme in Spending Review, says EAC
As Government announces an end to the Green Homes Grant scheme, EAC Committee writes to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy calling for clarity for contractors and homeowners
21 April 2021
MPs urge Government to seize tidal power potential
Committee emphasises the substantial potential of the tidal power sector to contribute to the UK’s renewable energy mix
31 March 2021
Scotland’s green energy credentials examined ahead of COP26
Committee launches new inquiry into Renewable energy in Scotland
19 March 2021
Local government and the path to net zero: new inquiry
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has launched a new inquiry to examine the UK's strategy for meeting the 2050 'net zero' target at a local level.
16 March 2021
Ynni gwyrdd yng Nghymru: Cyfleoedd a rhwystrau
Bydd y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn holi ystod eang o randdeiliaid ym maes datblygu ynni adnewyddadwy mewn sesiwn dystiolaeth ddydd Iau, wrth iddo barhau gyda’i ymchwiliad i ynni adnewyddadwy yng Nghymru.
15 March 2021
Green energy in Wales: Opportunities and barriers
The Welsh Affairs Committee will hear from stakeholders in renewable energy development as it continues its inquiry into renewable energy in Wales.
15 March 2021
Beth yw’r cyfleoedd i Gymru ym maes ynni adnewyddadwy?
Committee to question representatives of the renewable energy sector on the low-carbon power generation opportunities in Wales
02 March 2021
What are Wales’ renewable energy opportunities?
Committee to question representatives of the renewable energy sector on the low-carbon power generation opportunities in Wales
02 March 2021
New inquiry: What role could ‘community energy’ play in decarbonising energy and heat?
Community Energy is the latest topic the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will investigate within the workstream considering technological innovation and climate change.
18 February 2021
Green Homes Grant voucher target would take over 10 years to meet
BEIS Minister, Lord Callanan admits that only 20,000 vouchers towards energy efficiency improvements have been issued out of the Government's target of 600,000
08 February 2021
Darren Jones, Business Committee Chair, comments on Energy White Paper
Chair's comments come in response to the Government's publication of a White Paper on cleaning up energy supplies, creating green jobs, and keeping household bills affordable, in its efforts towards achieving net-zero emissions
14 December 2020
Renewable energy in Wales focus of new inquiry
The Welsh Affairs Committee launch an inquiry into renewable energy in Wales
23 November 2020