Energy & Net Zero
Commons business tagged with this topic — 12 items.
Upcoming (4)
- Oral evidenceWed, 29 Apr 2026
Environmental Audit Committee: Risks and opportunities to the sustainability of data centres in the UK
The Environmental Audit Committee is gathering oral evidence on the sustainability risks and opportunities presented by data centres in the UK. Data centres consume significant energy and resources, raising questions about their environmental impact and how they can be made more sustainable as digital demand grows.
- Oral evidenceMon, 27 Apr 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will take oral evidence on a revisiting of the UK's nuclear roadmap. This inquiry examines the government's strategic direction on nuclear power as part of meeting net-zero emissions targets and delivering energy security, likely assessing progress, timescales, funding, and policy changes since the previous roadmap was established.
- DebateMon, 27 Apr 2026
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026
This delegated legislation committee will debate draft regulations amending UK conservation law to streamline environmental protections for offshore wind farms. The regulations modify the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations to remove barriers and reduce regulatory burdens on offshore wind development while maintaining environmental safeguards.
- DebateMon, 27 Apr 2026
Second Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026
This General Committee will scrutinise draft regulations updating how the Warm Home Discount scheme operates in Scotland from 2026. The scheme helps low-income households with heating costs. The debate will examine the detailed rules governing eligibility, supplier obligations, and payment mechanisms under the new regulations.
Past (8)
- Oral evidenceWed, 22 Apr 2026
Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls: Critical minerals
The Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls is holding an oral evidence session on critical minerals. This will examine the UK's supply chain, geopolitical risks, and strategic dependence on critical minerals essential for renewable energy, defence, and manufacturing sectors.
- Oral evidenceWed, 22 Apr 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will take oral evidence on international climate policy. This session examines how UK climate commitments align with global negotiations, international agreements, and cross-border climate action—critical as countries coordinate net-zero targets and climate finance ahead of upcoming international climate summits.
- Oral evidenceWed, 22 Apr 2026
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: Energy costs in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is taking oral evidence on energy costs in Northern Ireland. This inquiry examines why households and businesses in Northern Ireland face particular challenges with energy affordability and seeks to understand the factors driving costs in the region.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 21 Apr 2026
Windfarm development on protected peatland
A Westminster Hall debate on windfarm development proposals on protected peatland, sponsored by Conservative MP Robbie Moore. The debate examines the tension between renewable energy expansion and environmental protection, specifically concerning whether windfarm projects should be permitted on ecologically sensitive peatland sites.
- Oral evidenceWed, 15 Apr 2026
Scottish Affairs Committee: GB Energy and the net zero transition
The Scottish Affairs Committee will take oral evidence on GB Energy and Scotland's net zero transition. This hearing will examine how the GB Energy company—a key government initiative to accelerate clean energy deployment—operates in Scotland and its role in delivering net zero targets, likely covering investment, infrastructure, and regional coordination between UK and Scottish governments.
- Oral evidenceWed, 15 Apr 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to review and reassess the UK's nuclear energy roadmap. This scrutiny examines the government's nuclear strategy, including planned new builds, timelines, and investment, as the Committee evaluates whether current policies remain fit for purpose in meeting both energy security and net-zero carbon targets.
- Oral evidenceWed, 25 Mar 2026
Transport Committee: Supercharging the EV transition
The Transport Committee will conduct oral evidence sessions examining the UK's transition to electric vehicles, focusing on accelerating EV adoption and related infrastructure challenges. This inquiry will scrutinise government progress on net-zero transport goals and explore barriers to faster EV market penetration.
- Oral evidenceWed, 25 Mar 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Energy resilience
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is holding an oral evidence session on energy resilience. This inquiry examines the UK's capacity to maintain reliable energy supplies while transitioning to net zero, including grid stability, fuel security, and infrastructure readiness during the clean energy transition.