Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesWednesday, 3 June 202608:45

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Energy resilience

Committee hears from witnesses

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will hear oral evidence on energy resilience — the UK's ability to maintain secure, reliable energy supplies while meeting climate commitments. Energy resilience covers how the power system handles disruption (extreme weather, equipment failure, cyber threats), whether generation capacity keeps pace with demand, and how supply chains for critical energy infrastructure remain stable. The inquiry will examine whether current policy and investment adequately protect Britain's energy independence and affordability.

Energy resilience directly affects household and business bills, industrial competitiveness, and national security. Failure to maintain resilient energy systems risks blackouts, price spikes, and loss of manufacturing to countries with cheaper, more stable power. Parliament's scrutiny here will influence whether the government's net-zero transition includes sufficient investment in grid modernisation, storage, and backup generation.

Energy & Net Zero Environment

Committee mentioned:Energy Security and Net Zero Committee