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Gridlock or Growth? ESNZ Committee sets out measures to end ‘energy planning chaos’ and unlock cleaner, cheaper power across the UK

In a report published today, the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee recommends clearer guidance to support planners and developers as the Government embarks on a “significant departure” from the existing market-based energy infrastructure system.

ESNZ Chair comments on Climate Change Committee's latest assessment of Government progress on reducing UK emissions

Commenting on the Climate Change Committee’s latest assessment of Government’s progress on reducing UK emissions

Government in danger of missing clean power target, warns Lords Committee

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee publishes it's report 'Power struggle: Delivering Great Britain’s electricity grid infrastructure'

Warm homes retrofit failures pushing UK clean, secure energy targets further off track, say MPs

In a report today the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee says poorly designed retrofit schemes, a “skills crisis” and costly assurance failures have significantly set back efforts to decarbonise home heating and bring down energy bills.

Great British Energy Bill receives Royal Assent

Members agree new government amendment on modern slavery in supply chains. Catch up

Not in your back yard? Call for evidence on national energy infrastructure planning policy

Not in your back yard? Call for evidence on national energy infrastructure planning policy

Gaza aid blocks “appalling and unacceptable”, Government admits

The Government has said ongoing blocks on aid entering Gaza are “appalling and unacceptable”, in a letter to a cross-party committee of MPs.

Can community energy aid recharge development? Committee launches inquiry

Today the International Development Committee launches a new inquiry into aid for community-led energy.

Community energy like rooftop solar could power homes and make money locally - what’s stopping it?

In this second session of its inquiry into community energy, the Committee will question local energy suppliers and energy major OVO on making community energy financially viable and unlocking local energy supply.

How far can a redeployed oil and gas workforce take us toward clean, secure energy?

Evidence in this inquiry has revealed the scale of the challenge to create the UK workforce to deliver the Clean Energy Mission and to de-carbonise homes and businesses.

Consumer Energy Minister, Martin Lewis and Ofgem among witnesses for back-billing and home retrofit session

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will scrutinise the practice of back-billing by energy companies with Martin Lewis and Ofgem before hearing from the Energy Consumers Minister on this issue and retrofit failures on Wednesday, 19th March.

Lords 'tidies up' Great British Energy Bill

Lords 'tidies up' Great British Energy Bill. Catch up

26 February 2025

New inquiry: Building support for the energy transition

The ability of the Government to make difficult decisions and change the way in which energy is generated and used in the UK will depend on being able to bring people along with it.

19 February 2025

New inquiry: The Cost of Energy

In a new enquiry into energy bills, the ESNZ committee will consider how bills can be reduced for consumers - both domestic and commercial.

18 February 2025

Great British Energy Bill: Lords asks government to think again

Members vote on UK sustainable development and modern slavery in supply chains. Catch up

12 February 2025