Select Committee · Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
A flexible grid for the future
Status: Closed
Opened: 7 Jul 2023
Closed: 24 May 2024
Inquiry scope
** Following the announcement that a General Election will be held on 4 July, Select Committees will be unable to meet from 24 May and will cease to exist from 30 May until after the General Election. This work has therefore closed.** This inquiry is here to look at how the grid develops, whether there is a need for one size fits all solution or whether more local solutions might deliver quicker benefits. The inquiry is likely to touch on planning, devolution of decision making, the potential for new pricing that reflects more local solutions, and REMA.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
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| 20 Mar 2024 |
Oral evidence
Alice Delahunty · National Grid Electricity Transmission,
Christianna Logan · SSEN Transmission,
Claire Dykta · National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO),
Dr Graham Pannell · Independent Renewable Energy Generators Group,
Eleanor Warburton · Ofgem,
Phil Jones · Energy Networks Association
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| 7 Feb 2024 |
Oral evidence
Andy Manning · Citizens Advice,
Jason Mann · FTI Consulting,
Johnny Gowdy · Regen,
Nick Geddes · Energy Systems Catapult,
Nick Winser CBE · Independent Government Advisor,
Rachel Fletcher · Octopus Energy
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| 17 Jan 2024 |
Oral evidence
Barney Wharton · RenewableUK,
Ian Lawrie · Island Green Power,
Keith Anderson · ScottishPower,
Kevin O’Donovan · Statkraft,
Mike Parr · Challoch Energy Limited,
Professor Keith Bell · UK Energy Research Centre
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| 29 Nov 2023 |
Oral evidence
Alan Law · Natural England,
Estelle Dehon KC · Cornerstone Barristers,
Fiona Gilmore · Suffolk Energy Action Solutions,
Jo Wall · Local Partnerships,
Julia Prescot · National Infrastructure Commission,
Justin Johnson · Rutland County Council,
Robbie Owen · The National Infrastructure Planning Association
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| 8 Nov 2023 |
Oral evidence
Dan Stone · Centre for Sustainable Energy,
Dr Mary Gillie · Energy Local,
James Johnston · Piclo,
Jenny Russon · MCS Foundation,
Mark Apsey · Ameresco,
Sarah Honan · The Association for Decentralised Energy
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Law · Deputy Chief Executive | Natural England | 1 |
| Alice Delahunty · President | National Grid Electricity Transmission | 1 |
| Andy Manning · Energy System Transformation Head | Citizens Advice | 1 |
| Barney Wharton · Director of Future Electricity Systems | RenewableUK | 1 |
| Christianna Logan · Director of Customers and Stakeholders | SSEN Transmission | 1 |
| Claire Dykta · Head of Markets | National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) | 1 |
| Dan Stone · Policy and Influencing Officer | Centre for Sustainable Energy | 1 |
| Dr Graham Pannell · Energy Systems Specialist | Independent Renewable Energy Generators Group | 1 |
| Dr Mary Gillie · Founder and Director | Energy Local | 1 |
| Eleanor Warburton · Director of Energy Systems Management and Security | Ofgem | 1 |
| Estelle Dehon KC · Barrister in environment and planning | Cornerstone Barristers | 1 |
| Fiona Gilmore · Founder | Suffolk Energy Action Solutions | 1 |
| Ian Lawrie · Chief Executive Officer | Island Green Power | 1 |
| James Johnston · CEO and Co-founder | Piclo | 1 |
| Jason Mann · Senior Managing Director | FTI Consulting | 1 |
| Jenny Russon · Research and Campaigns Officer | MCS Foundation | 1 |
| Jo Wall · Senior Strategy Director | Local Partnerships | 1 |
| Johnny Gowdy · Director | Regen | 1 |
| Julia Prescot · Deputy Chair | National Infrastructure Commission | 1 |
| Justin Johnson · Development Manager | Rutland County Council | 1 |
| Keith Anderson · CEO | ScottishPower | 1 |
| Kevin O’Donovan · Senior Vice President Europe and Managing Director of UK and Ireland | Statkraft | 1 |
| Mark Apsey · Managing Director | Ameresco | 1 |
| Mike Parr · Engineer (Professional) | Challoch Energy Limited | 1 |
| Nick Geddes · Business Leader, Whole Systems and Networks | Energy Systems Catapult | 1 |
| Nick Winser CBE · Electricity Networks Commissioner | Independent Government Advisor | 1 |
| Phil Jones · Chair | Energy Networks Association | 1 |
| Professor Keith Bell · Co-Director | UK Energy Research Centre | 1 |
| Rachel Fletcher · Director of Regulation and Economics | Octopus Energy | 1 |
| Robbie Owen · Board Secretary and Director | The National Infrastructure Planning Association | 1 |
| Sarah Honan · Policy Manager | The Association for Decentralised Energy | 1 |