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- 'Unnecessary distraction': DESNZ rejects calls from MPs to drop 'net zero' from its name
The government rejected MPs' calls to remove 'net zero' from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's name, calling it an unnecessary distraction from climate change.
- Is ‘net zero’ dead? Warning term is a distraction and has ‘lost its positive association’
The Energy Security and Net Zero committee advises discontinuing the term "net zero" and instead emphasizing the tangible benefits of energy transition like job creation, lower bills, and improved security.
- FIA Gives Evidence to UK Parliament on National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy Generation
The Fusion Industry Association UK Director gave evidence to Parliament's Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee regarding the National Policy Statement for fusion energy generation, which aims to streamline fusion power plant planning.
- Ofgem should use firms’ windfall profits to fund energy debt relief, say MPs
MPs are calling for energy companies' excess profits to be used to relieve record household energy debt, a proposal Ofgem and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are reviewing.
- 'Fix energy back-billing, Standing Charges, broken smart meters and more', MPs urge in new report citing Martin and MSE
MPs recommend limiting energy back-billing to six months, strengthening the Energy Ombudsman, reforming standing charges, and improving smart meter rollout.
- Sheffield researcher appointed Specialist Adviser of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Dr Colin Nolden, a Sheffield researcher, has been appointed Specialist Adviser to the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee to provide expert advice on energy economics and policy.
- Planning change makes heat pump installations easier for homes
Planning regulations in England have been relaxed to remove the one-metre boundary rule, making it easier for millions of terraced homeowners to install heat pumps.
- ESNZ Committee seeking applications for Specialist Adviser
The ESNZ Committee is hiring a Specialist Adviser to contribute to their scrutiny of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's work on energy policy and economics.
- ‘How can UK plc capture its fair share of the economic potential of the energy transition?’
A submission to the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee suggests prioritizing certain clean energy technologies and addressing policy uncertainty to capture economic benefits from the energy transition.
- How do we retrofit UK homes for net zero?
Decarbonizing UK housing through the £6.6bn Warm Homes Plan and addressing high energy costs via low-carbon heating upgrades.
- Retrofitting our homes for a net zero future
A parliamentary committee is investigating policy changes needed for low-carbon heating and energy-efficient homes, following past government scheme failures and the announcement of a new G6.6bn Warm Homes Plan.
- New inquiry on the UK workforce needed to deliver clean, secure energy
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee initiated an inquiry to address workforce shortages for the UK's clean energy mission, focusing on skill development, recruitment, and governmental roles.
- More than 200 civil service jobs in oil and gas jobs to relocate to Aberdeen from London
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is relocating over 200 jobs to Aberdeen as part of a UK government initiative to move civil service roles out of London.
- Mark McAllister set to become next Ofgem Chair
Mark McAllister is the government's chosen candidate for the next Ofgem Chair, bringing extensive energy industry experience to help shape the energy market and protect consumers.
- ESNZ Committee holds stakeholder engagement event to help set inquiry priorities
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Committee held an engagement event with over 50 energy and environment sector organizations to gather input for its future inquiries on energy security and net zero targets.
- Heat pump grant to help University cut carbon by 10 per cent
The University of Reading received a £2.2 million grant to install a water source heat pump, reducing its carbon footprint by 10% and saving £150,000 annually.
- Government Is Working To Make Energy Cheaper For Vulnerable Households
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is planning a social tariff for vulnerable households to stabilize energy costs, potentially starting in spring 2024.
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero confirms Ministerial line-up, but fails to resolve naming riddle
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed its ministerial team, including junior ministers, though its official name remains a point of discussion.
- Pocklington to lead new energy department in perm secs reshuffle
Permanent secretaries have been reshuffled to lead the UK's newly created energy, science, and business departments.
- Goodbye D-BEIS, hello Department of Energy Security & Net Zero
The UK has launched the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a dedicated ministry to manage energy supply, affordability, and climate targets, replacing the previous D-BEIS.
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