Select committee: Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Conclusion 4
3rd Report - The cost of energy
Published 21 Oct 2026
Addressed to Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee The cost of energy All items in this report Report on parliament.uk ↗ Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Conclusion (the committee's words)
We consider there was a missed opportunity in Contracts for Difference (CfDs) not covering the refurbishing of existing renewable assets and that greater facilitation of Power Purchase Agreements, including through government underwriting would help many business users of electricity. (Conclusion, Paragraph 33)
From: Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, 3rd Report - The cost of energy (HC 416), 21 October 2026
Government response
Government response awaited: deadline 21 December 2026.