Renewable energy
Renewable energy news from UK Parliament.

Spending Review comment – Patricia Ferguson, Scottish Affairs Committee Chair, comments on carbon capture tech and defence
The Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee has commented on today’s Spending Review from the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
11 June 2025

Great British Energy Bill receives Royal Assent
Members agree new government amendment on modern slavery in supply chains. Catch up
01 May 2025

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
29 April 2025

How do we co-ordinate the skilling, upskilling and re-skilling needed for clean energy and warm homes - and who pays?
How do we co-ordinate the skilling, upskilling and re-skilling needed for clean energy and warm homes - and who pays?
29 April 2025

Is biomass sustainably sourced? Risk that sector is marking its own homework, PAC warns
Is biomass sustainably sourced? Risk that sector is marking its own homework, PAC warns
24 April 2025

Net zero affordability discussed in the Lords
Members debated potential costs of government 2050 emission target. Catch up
04 April 2025

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.
31 March 2025

Grangemouth: Committee to question Petroineos, INEOS and EY on Project Willow
The Scottish Affairs Committee will examine the future of the Grangemouth oil refinery as part of its inquiry into GB Energy and the net zero transition.
27 March 2025

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.
25 March 2025

MPs to question unions on delivering a just transition in Scotland
MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee will hear from trade unions GMB, Prospect and Unite in the third evidence session of the GB Energy and the net zero transition inquiry.
17 March 2025

ESNZ Committee seeking applications for Specialist Adviser
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is inviting applications from individuals interested in being a Specialist Adviser on its inquiries.
17 March 2025

Crown Estate Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members consider final changes on territorial seabed, salmon farms and public funds as bill set to become law. Catch up
05 March 2025

How will the Government achieve its missions? MPs launch new inquiry
A new inquiry looking at the delivery and impact of a mission-led Government has been launched by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) today.
03 March 2025

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