Renewable energy
Renewable energy news from UK Parliament.
MPs to hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
On Thursday 12 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
10 December 2024
Lords begins checks on Great British Energy Bill
Members begin to examine long-term energy security legislation. Catch up
04 December 2024
How do we retrofit UK homes for net zero?
Minister for energy consumers Miatta Fahnbulleh will make her first appearance at the Committee on Wednesday 4 December, in a one-off session on retrofitting our homes for Net Zero. The UK Government has recently announced changes to its home heating schemes and policy.
29 November 2024
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
Lords completes examination of Crown Estate Bill
Offshore wind projects legislation has third reading in the House. Catch up
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
Renewable energy costs debated in the Lords
Members discuss impact of renewable fuel sources on UK energy prices. Catch up
15 November 2024
Comment: UK Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) announcement at COP29
Today’s announcement at COP29 that the UK plans to cut its emissions by 81% from 1990 levels by 2035 has upped the ante in efforts to tackle climate change.
12 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
New inquiry on the UK workforce needed to deliver clean, secure energy
New inquiry on the UK workforce needed to deliver, clean secure energy
11 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