Electricity
Electricity news from UK Parliament.
Lords asks government to think again on Energy Bill
Members vote on energy supplier levies as detailed scrutiny begins. Catch up
29 March 2023
Private members' bills in the Lords in the 2022-23 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2022-23 session of Parliament
27 March 2023
UK Government acknowledges ‘step-change’ needed to boost grid capacity in Wales in response to MPs
The Welsh Affairs Committee today publishes the UK Government’s response to its Grid Capacity in Wales report.
24 January 2023
Llywodraeth y DU yn cydnabod bod angen 'newid sylweddol' i hybu gallu'r grid yng Nghymru mewn ymateb i ASau
Llywodraeth y DU yn cydnabod bod angen 'newid sylweddol' i hybu gallu'r grid yng Nghymru mewn ymateb i ASau
24 January 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
Lords examines Energy Prices Bill
Members discuss changes on scrutiny of ministers' powers and extending the scope of the scheme as detailed scrutiny begins. Catch up
25 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
Cost-of-living crisis: Industry leaders and unions give evidence on how business and workers are reacting
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee hears from business representatives, unions and consumer groups
02 September 2022
Energy security and net zero delivery plan needed, says Lords report
Economic Affairs Committee publishes its report 'Investing in energy: price, security, and the transition to net zero'
21 July 2022
Shell, bp and Business Secretary questioned on fossil fuels and securing energy supplies
Environmental Audit Committee examines accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies
14 July 2022
EAC welcomes ONS move to publish emissions statistics alongside GDP figures
The Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, has written to the National Statistician.
28 June 2022