Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

NatWest's Alison Rose appointed co-chair of new Energy Efficiency Taskforce

Efficiency

NatWest's Alison Rose appointed co-chair of new Energy Efficiency Taskforce

Government taskforce formally launched today with remit to support goal of cutting UK energy use 15 per cent by 2030

clock 20 February 2023 • 3 min read
Grant Shapps hints at action on nuclear and renewables in pursuit of 'cheapest energy in Europe'

Policy

Grant Shapps hints at action on nuclear and renewables in pursuit of 'cheapest energy in Europe'

As renewables industry calls for a renewed push to retain UK clean energy leadership, the new Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary indicates plans are afoot for new nuclear projects, strengthened offshore wind goals, and a solar rooftop boom

clock 20 February 2023 • 6 min read
Cheap heat pumps, big batteries and 'conscious quitting': BusinessGreen's most read stories of the week

BusinessGreen

Cheap heat pumps, big batteries and 'conscious quitting': BusinessGreen's most read stories of the week

BusinessGreen rounds up the most widely read stories this week

clock 17 February 2023 • 1 min read
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero confirms Ministerial line-up, but fails to resolve naming riddle

Politics

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero confirms Ministerial line-up, but fails to resolve naming riddle

'However you want to pronounce our name, we’ll be making sure we live up to it'

clock 14 February 2023 • 2 min read
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: The green economy reacts to Whitehall overhaul

Policy

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: The green economy reacts to Whitehall overhaul

Opinion divided on effectiveness of creating a dedicated department for the net zero transition

clock 07 February 2023 • 15 min read
Debating DESNeZ

Politics

Debating DESNeZ

The government has created a new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, but will it really ensure the net zero transition is prioritised across government?

clock 07 February 2023 • 6 min read
Rishi Sunak orders creation of new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Policy

Rishi Sunak orders creation of new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Reshuffle sees Grant Shapps appointed as new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, as Kemi Badenoch becomes Business and Trade Secretary

clock 07 February 2023 • 5 min read