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Accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies

Status: Closed Opened: 31 Mar 2022 Closed: 1 Nov 2023 25 recommendations 21 conclusions 1 report

This inquiry will examine the Government’s policies for securing energy supplies and accelerating the transition from fossil fuels. Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry.

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
4th Report - Accelerating the transition from fossil fuels … HC 109 5 Jan 2023 46 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

3 items
8 Recommendation 4th Report - Accelerating the transitio… Not Addressed

The Government’s current fuel poverty target ‘to ensure that as many fuel-poor homes as is...

The Government’s current fuel poverty target ‘to ensure that as many fuel-poor homes as is reasonably practicable achieve a minimum energy efficiency rating of band C, by 2030’ is vague and unspecific. Informed by the CCC’s Sixth Carbon Budget advice, we recommend that the new Energy Efficiency Taskforce is directed …

Government response. The government response discusses NSTA emissions monitoring rather than the fuel poverty target and energy efficiency taskforce recommendations.
20 Recommendation 4th Report - Accelerating the transitio… Not Addressed

It is unclear whether Ministers will maintain the current position whereby grade 3b agricultural land...

It is unclear whether Ministers will maintain the current position whereby grade 3b agricultural land is available for ground-mounted solar installations. We recognise that the Government must balance the needs of energy security with biodiversity protection and food production. Nevertheless, moves to limit the land available for solar installations will …

Government response. The government describes its technology-neutral approach, the importance of renewable energy such as solar panels, and the introduction of uplifted energy efficiency standards. They will explore how they can continue to drive onsite renewable electricity generation in new homes and …
24 Conclusion 4th Report - Accelerating the transitio…

The converted Drax power station provides 12% of the UK’s renewable power from the burning...

The converted Drax power station provides 12% of the UK’s renewable power from the burning of wood pellets. This source of power is reliable and flexible and supports more intermittent renewables, such as wind and solar. However, we note that concerns have been raised about its sustainability and short-term climate …

Oral evidence sessions

5 sessions
Date Witnesses
12 Oct 2022 Jonathan Mills · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Vicky Dawe · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy View ↗
7 Sep 2022 Andy Samuel · North Sea Transition Authority, Dr Corinna Abesser · British Geological Survey, Dr Nina Skorupska CBE · The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA), Dr Ryan Law · Geothermal Engineering Ltd, Gareth Farr · The Coal Authority, Hedvig Ljungerud · North Sea Transition Authority View ↗
20 Jul 2022 David Bunch · Shell, Linda Cook · Harbour Energy, Louise Kingham CBE · BP plc, Tessa Khan · Uplift View ↗
22 Jun 2022 Charles McAllister · UK Onshore Oil and Gas, Dale Vince OBE · Ecotricity, Graham Kellas · Wood Mackenzie, Jake Rigg · National Grid Electricity System Operator, Sonya Boodoo · Rystad Energy View ↗
8 Jun 2022 Dr Steve Pye · UCL Energy Institute, Lisa Fischer · E3G, Michael Lewis · E.ON UK, Paul Spence · EDF Energy, Silje Ask Lundberg · Oil Change International, Will Webster · Offshore Energies UK View ↗

Correspondence

6 letters
DateDirectionTitle
23 Mar 2023 To cttee Letter from the Chair to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zer…
5 Jan 2023 To cttee Letter from the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, dated 22…
5 Jan 2023 To cttee Letter from the Chair to the Executive Director of the International Energy Age…
3 Nov 2022 To cttee Letter from the Minister of State for Climate, Department for Business, Energy …
12 Oct 2022 To cttee Letter from the North Sea Transition Authority Chief Executive, relating to iss…
20 Jul 2022 To cttee Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy…