Energy & Net Zero
Commons business tagged with this topic — 21 items.
Upcoming (9)
- Oral evidenceMon, 8 Jun 2026
Public Accounts Committee: Sizewell C
The Public Accounts Committee will scrutinise the Sizewell C nuclear power station project through oral evidence. Sizewell C is a major infrastructure investment by the government and French energy company EDF to build a new nuclear reactor on the Suffolk coast. The PAC will examine the project's costs, financial viability, and value for money to taxpayers, given the scheme has faced significant delays and cost overruns since its inception.
- Oral questionsTue, 2 Jun 2026— Energy Security and Net Zero
Energy Security and Net Zero (including Topical Questions)
MPs will question the Energy Security and Net Zero department on current policy priorities and emerging issues. Topical questions allow backbenchers to raise urgent or newsworthy matters within the department's remit, covering areas such as renewable energy deployment, grid modernisation, energy bills, decarbonisation targets, and domestic energy efficiency. This session provides MPs with the chance to hold ministers accountable on delivery against net-zero commitments and energy security objectives.
- Private Members' BillsFri, 29 May 2026
Battery Energy Storage Systems (Fire Safety) Bill: Second Reading
This private members' bill, sponsored by Liberal Democrat Anna Sabine, proposes new fire safety standards for battery energy storage systems. The bill addresses risks posed by large-scale batteries used in renewable energy projects and grid storage, which have caused several high-profile fires in recent years. Second reading will debate whether statutory fire safety rules should govern battery installations, covering siting, maintenance, monitoring, and emergency response protocols.
- Private Members' BillsFri, 29 May 2026
New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [17 January]
This Private Members' Bill debate, sponsored by Liberal Democrat Max Wilkinson, seeks to require solar generation capacity on new homes. The adjourned debate on second reading will determine whether the bill should progress, likely addressing the balance between building costs, energy independence, climate targets, and housebuilding rates.
- LegislationThu, 21 May 2026
Second Reading of the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
The House will debate the Second Reading of the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill, which proposes bringing the UK steel sector under state ownership. This is a flagship measure that would represent a radical shift in industrial policy, moving away from decades of private ownership toward direct government control of steel production and assets.
- Oral evidenceWed, 20 May 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: International climate policy
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will take oral evidence on international climate policy. This scrutiny session examines how the UK engages with global climate negotiations, agreements, and commitments—exploring areas like the Paris Agreement, international carbon markets, and climate finance. The focus is understanding the UK's diplomatic strategy and obligations as it transitions to net zero while maintaining energy security.
- Oral evidenceTue, 19 May 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: International climate policy
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will hear oral evidence on international climate policy. This session examines how UK climate commitments interact with global negotiations, other countries' net-zero strategies, and the diplomatic framework governing emissions reduction. The committee is gathering expert testimony to inform scrutiny of the government's approach to international climate agreements and their domestic implementation.
- Debate on the AddressTue, 19 May 2026
Continuation of the debate on the King’s Speech on energy security
MPs will continue debating energy security as part of the formal response to the King's Speech. This is a set-piece debate allowing the House to examine the government's energy policy priorities, which may cover renewable energy transition, grid resilience, energy costs, and industrial strategy. The continuation suggests the first day's debate did not exhaust all contributions, allowing further backbench and opposition scrutiny.
- Oral evidenceMon, 18 May 2026
Environmental Audit Committee: National security assessment and COP-17
The Environmental Audit Committee will hear oral evidence on how national security considerations affect the UK's climate commitments and preparations for COP-17 (the 17th UN climate conference). The inquiry examines the tension between meeting net-zero targets and securing defence and critical infrastructure resilience, particularly around clean energy supply chains, critical minerals, and military emissions.
Past (12)
- Oral evidenceWed, 29 Apr 2026Cancelled
Environmental Audit Committee: Risks and opportunities to the sustainability of data centres in the UK
The Environmental Audit Committee is gathering oral evidence on the sustainability risks and opportunities presented by data centres in the UK. Data centres consume significant energy and resources, raising questions about their environmental impact and how they can be made more sustainable as digital demand grows.
- Oral evidenceMon, 27 Apr 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will take oral evidence on a revisiting of the UK's nuclear roadmap. This inquiry examines the government's strategic direction on nuclear power as part of meeting net-zero emissions targets and delivering energy security, likely assessing progress, timescales, funding, and policy changes since the previous roadmap was established.
- DebateMon, 27 Apr 2026
Second Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026
This General Committee will scrutinise draft regulations updating how the Warm Home Discount scheme operates in Scotland from 2026. The scheme helps low-income households with heating costs. The debate will examine the detailed rules governing eligibility, supplier obligations, and payment mechanisms under the new regulations.
- DebateMon, 27 Apr 2026
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026
This delegated legislation committee will debate draft regulations amending UK conservation law to streamline environmental protections for offshore wind farms. The regulations modify the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations to remove barriers and reduce regulatory burdens on offshore wind development while maintaining environmental safeguards.
- Oral evidenceWed, 22 Apr 2026
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: Energy costs in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is taking oral evidence on energy costs in Northern Ireland. This inquiry examines why households and businesses in Northern Ireland face particular challenges with energy affordability and seeks to understand the factors driving costs in the region.
- Oral evidenceWed, 22 Apr 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will take oral evidence on international climate policy. This session examines how UK climate commitments align with global negotiations, international agreements, and cross-border climate action—critical as countries coordinate net-zero targets and climate finance ahead of upcoming international climate summits.
- Oral evidenceWed, 22 Apr 2026
Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls: Critical minerals
The Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls is holding an oral evidence session on critical minerals. This will examine the UK's supply chain, geopolitical risks, and strategic dependence on critical minerals essential for renewable energy, defence, and manufacturing sectors.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 21 Apr 2026
Windfarm development on protected peatland
A Westminster Hall debate on windfarm development proposals on protected peatland, sponsored by Conservative MP Robbie Moore. The debate examines the tension between renewable energy expansion and environmental protection, specifically concerning whether windfarm projects should be permitted on ecologically sensitive peatland sites.
- Oral evidenceWed, 15 Apr 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to review and reassess the UK's nuclear energy roadmap. This scrutiny examines the government's nuclear strategy, including planned new builds, timelines, and investment, as the Committee evaluates whether current policies remain fit for purpose in meeting both energy security and net-zero carbon targets.
- Oral evidenceWed, 15 Apr 2026
Scottish Affairs Committee: GB Energy and the net zero transition
The Scottish Affairs Committee will take oral evidence on GB Energy and Scotland's net zero transition. This hearing will examine how the GB Energy company—a key government initiative to accelerate clean energy deployment—operates in Scotland and its role in delivering net zero targets, likely covering investment, infrastructure, and regional coordination between UK and Scottish governments.
- Oral evidenceWed, 25 Mar 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Energy resilience
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is holding an oral evidence session on energy resilience. This inquiry examines the UK's capacity to maintain reliable energy supplies while transitioning to net zero, including grid stability, fuel security, and infrastructure readiness during the clean energy transition.
- Oral evidenceWed, 25 Mar 2026
Transport Committee: Supercharging the EV transition
The Transport Committee will conduct oral evidence sessions examining the UK's transition to electric vehicles, focusing on accelerating EV adoption and related infrastructure challenges. This inquiry will scrutinise government progress on net-zero transport goals and explore barriers to faster EV market penetration.