Department For Energy Security And Net Zero
December 2025
Pension boost for mineworkers lands before Christmas
First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne
UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site
Great British Energy backs Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Nuclear 2025 conference: Energy Secretary speech
November 2025
What does the Autumn Budget mean for your energy bills?
North Sea Future Plan for fair, managed and prosperous transition
Taskforce calls for radical reset of nuclear regulation in UK
New Energy Resilience Strategy to better protect infrastructure
Discounts for families to keep warm in winter and cool in summer
Schools to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels
North Wales to pioneer UK’s first small modular reactors
Delivering the Energy Mission – progress to date and next steps
October 2025
New DESNZ Interim Permanent Secretary announced
Climate plan captures clean energy benefits and boosts investment
Families to receive letters confirming £150 off energy bills
NHS sites to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels
Clean energy jobs boom to see 15,000 new jobs in communities across Wales
Greater protection for families and businesses in energy market
New DESNZ Chief Scientific Adviser appointed
Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs
Energy Secretary speech to Energy UK conference 2025
Government has approved enough clean energy to power 7.5 million homes
September 2025
Great British Energy to extend solar scheme to military sites
Great British Energy solar panels cut bills for NHS and schools
Pioneering carbon capture projects ready for construction
Clean energy and jobs from publicly-owned Great British Energy
69th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement
Golden age of nuclear delivers UK-US deal on energy security
North Sea energy: speech by Michael Shanks at the Offshore Europe Conferenc…
August 2025
New Chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlemen…
Supporting Grangemouth workers
Plan for wind developers to pay for skilled job training
Reminder to eligible households to get £150 off energy bills
Taskforce to tackle regulatory barriers holding back nuclear
Energy bills cut for communities helping electrify Britain
2,800 skilled jobs in Wales and North West as CCUS industry grows
July 2025
Tailored support for Aberdeen oil and gas workers
Households given freedom and choice with more ways to cut energy bills
Jobs unlocked as first wave of hydrogen projects sign contracts
Nigel Topping CMG appointed Chair of the Climate Change Committee
Sizewell C gets green light with final investment decision
Great British Energy to cut energy bills for community facilities
Nuclear fusion boost as government sets to unblock planning rules
UK and Czechia to lead global race on small modular reactors
Government sets out reforms to create a fair, secure, affordable and effici…
Expert panel to put science and tech at the heart of clean power
Two non-executive directors appointed
Great British Energy permanent CEO appointed
Energy Secretary approves largest Irish Sea offshore wind farm
New plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution
June 2025
Homeowners could save hundreds on energy bills from solar drive
Climate Innovation Forum 2025: keynote speech by Ed Miliband
Plans for UK to become sustainable finance capital of the world
Global offshore wind conference 2025: keynote speech by Ed Miliband
Clean energy future to be 'built in Britain'
Delivering an energy market that works for consumers
Government steps in to protect consumers with old energy meters
New guidance issued for environmental impact assessments
Millions more families to get £150 off energy bills this winter
Great British Energy lands deal to deliver offshore wind jobs
£500m boost for hydrogen to create thousands of British jobs
Funding secured for Britain's industrial future
Energy Minister asks NDA to explore clean energy at Moorside
Rolls-Royce SMR selected to build small modular nuclear reactors
Rooftop solar for new builds to save people money
First schools install Great British Energy solar panels
Britain’s hospitality sector to save £3 million under new scheme
May 2025
Cash boost for coastal towns hosting clean energy infrastructure
Grangemouth workers receive ‘training guarantee’
CCUS explained: experts answer your questions
New energy upgrades for public buildings to save taxpayers money
Great British Energy legislation passes through Parliament
Great British Energy funding boost for Scottish communities
Funding boost for Clean Industry Bonus as bids smash expectations
UK and Norway accelerate clean energy opportunities
Better deal for motorists and businesses with solar car parks
Clean energy projects prioritised for grid connections
April 2025
Families to get more choice over home upgrades
Future of Energy Security summit: Energy Secretary opening remarks
Major carbon capture project to deliver jobs and growth
Prime Minister launches major boost for UK clean energy industry
New smart appliance standards will help consumers save on bills
Great British Energy to lead the field in ethical supply chains
UK backs businesses to trade carbon credits and unlock finance
International Summit on the Future of Energy Security Partners
Nuclear Taskforce lead appointed to speed up nuclear renaissance
Government and industry to train up 'clean power army'
New hydrogen power projects to boost growth
Government consents Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm
Government kickstarts £100 million fusion investment
March 2025
NESO to investigate Heathrow power loss
Great British Energy to cut bills for hospitals and schools
Great British Energy announces £10 million for local government
Plans for future of Grangemouth
Energy Secretary visits China to launch climate dialogue
First meeting of Great British Energy board members
UK and China restart meaningful climate change dialogue
Up to 170,000 homes to get energy saving upgrades
Households near new pylons to save hundreds on energy bills
Government unlocks floating offshore wind with major investment for Scottis…
Government to unleash the North Sea’s clean energy future
February 2025
Rising energy bills: what you need to know
Extra energy bill support for the country
Essential reforms to pave the way for clean power by 2030
Great British Energy interim CEO appointed
New industry bonus opens to support good jobs and low carbon manufacturing …
UK stands up for working people by boosting economic, clean energy and clim…
Warm homes and cheaper bills as government accelerates Plan for Change
Net Zero Council relaunched to supercharge Clean Energy Superpower Mission
January 2025
Climate Minister in Brussels to kickstart growth in the North Seas
Action taken to protect households with poor-quality insulation
Support for workers to benefit from thousands of clean power jobs
Great British Energy’s start-up board appointed
Plan for Change to deliver jobs and growth in UK leading fusion industry
Reappointment of Ofgem Chief Executive
Potential new smart data scheme to drive innovation and support consumers i…
Government backs businesses cutting carbon emissions
December 2024
Stronger protections and a better deal for consumers in review of energy re…
Government sets out plan for new era of clean electricity
Agreement in principle saves renewables jobs on Isle of Wight
Contracts signed for UK’s first carbon capture projects in Teesside
UK and US announce first joint project in fusion energy innovation??
Nuclear 2024 conference: Energy Secretary speech
November 2024
Over 100,000 former mineworkers receive first pension increase
Expanding and strengthening the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
UK unveils funding boost to help forest nations fight climate change
Help to save households money and deliver cleaner heat to homes
UK and US join forces to speed up advanced nuclear technologies
UK backs clean power innovation to speed up global energy transition
New coal mining licences will be banned
UK shows international leadership in tackling climate crisis
Government and business leaders come together to accelerate climate action …
Government welcomes Official Partners for COP29?
October 2024
Government ends miners’ pension injustice
Updated oil and gas guidance following Supreme Court ruling
More Scottish energy projects unlocked to deliver clean power
Six towns and cities to pilot clean heating innovation
Strategic plan for long-term energy infrastructure
Transition Finance Market Review launch
Progress for investment in Grangemouth's future
Action to boost jobs and investment for clean energy in Scotland
New chair of North Sea Transition Authority appointed
New scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage
Energy experts appointed to deliver clean power 2030 mission
Government reignites industrial heartlands 10 days out from the Internation…
Solar taskforce meets in drive for clean power
September 2024
Aberdeen to host Great British Energy HQ in UK-wide clean energy drive
Home upgrade revolution as renters set for warmer homes and cheaper bills
New protections from rogue energy brokers
Energy UK conference 2024: keynote speech by Ed Miliband
68th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement
New publicly owned National Energy System Operator to pave the way to a cle…
UK and Scottish governments announce joint plan to secure industrial future…
Government secures record pipeline of clean cheap energy projects
August 2024
Certainty for oil and gas industry in light of landmark ruling
July 2024
First Mission Board focuses on immediate action to make Britain a clean ene…
Record breaking funding for clean energy in Britain
Energy Secretary convenes COP leaders past, present and future to offer UK …
Chris Stark to lead Mission Control to deliver clean power by 2030
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband sets out his priorities for the department
May 2024
Demand for heat pumps rises following increase in applications to the Boile…
Proposals to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
New nuclear power plant earmarked for North Wales
UK overachieves another carbon emissions target and rejects rollover
Updated approach to managing nuclear waste
Solar projects must fit in with food security
£557 million for public buildings to switch to cleaner heating and save on …
UK first in Europe to invest in next generation of nuclear fuel
New plans to drive carbon capture industry forward
Dr Paul Golby confirmed as new energy system operator chair
April 2024
Step closer to protecting over 500,000 heat network customers
Innovation Zero 2024 - sustainability conference
Net Zero Council marks year of success and calls for year of action
New protections to enable consumers to benefit from cheaper energy deals
British businesses supported to settle energy disputes
March 2024
Heat pumps explained: experts answer your questions
Heat pumps in demand as grant applications soar by 75%
UK protecting forests with £6 million boost for Zambia
Government backing for AI businesses to deliver net zero with innovative te…
Over 8,000 households to benefit from warmer homes
Heat pumps will be cheaper and easier to install
Energy Secretary takes action to reinforce UK energy supply
Tech leaders to make latest fuel prices available on top apps
Over £1 billion budget for renewable energy auction
February 2024
Demand for heat pumps surges as grant application increase by 39%
Boost for UK hydrogen as government backs world-leading industry
New package of measures to help families save even more on bills
UK departs Energy Charter Treaty
Department appoints 2 new non-executive directors
UK strengthens collaboration on energy security and fusion
UK first major economy to halve emissions
January 2024
Heat pump applications up by almost 50% as families make the most of govern…
Sewer power to heat homes and businesses and help keep bills low after gove…
Further steps to prepare Sizewell C for construction
More support for industry to cut emissions and energy bills
Families to save on bills through new energy saving trials
People on low incomes urged to check if they can get £150 energy bill disco…
Real-time pump prices to drive down fuel costs for motorists
Biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years to create jobs, reduce bill…
UK invests in high-tech nuclear fuel to push Putin out of global energy mar…
December 2023
New vision to create competitive carbon capture market follows unprecedente…
Families could use electric vehicle batteries to power homes and save on bi…
Industry invited to share views on changes to Emissions Trading Scheme
Families, business and industry to get energy efficiency support
Major boost for hydrogen as UK unlocks new investment and jobs
Over 200,000 businesses set to get free advice settling energy supplier dis…
Government thanks Official Partners for COP28
UK dedicates £140 million to help countries switch to cleaner energy
UK leads global action to protect rainforests, cut methane emissions and ad…
UK - Brazilian Partnership speech, Nature Day, COP28
November 2023
Heat pump applications surge after increase in government grant
Councils pilot net zero projects with £19 million government backing
Huge boost for UK green industries with £960 million government investment …
New UK and Republic of Korea clean energy partnership to accelerate net zer…
Boost for offshore wind as government raises maximum prices in renewable en…
Watchdog to tackle rip off fuel prices
New annual oil and gas licensing rounds to boost UK economy, energy indepen…
UK and US form major partnership to accelerate global fusion energy develop…
New UK and Germany partnership to boost renewable energy and bolster energy…
Thousands of homes to be kept warm by waste heat from computer data centres…
Mark McAllister confirmed as new Ofgem Chair
October 2023
New laws passed to bolster energy security and deliver net zero
Heat pump grants increased by 50%
Energy UK conference 2023: keynote speech by Claire Coutinho
UK's carbon capture opportunities
Families to cut bills with energy saving tips and support for most vulnerab…
Thousands of new training places created as part of £650 million fusion pac…
New appointments to strengthen energy regulator's work
More funding to schools, hospitals and public buildings to lower energy use…
Emissions scheme to reduce sale of carbon allowances on path to net zero
Social housing tenants helped to cut energy bills with £80 million for home…
Six companies through to next stage of nuclear technology competition
September 2023
67th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement
Government backs new oil and gas to safeguard UK and grow the economy
UK and Germany partner to further advance hydrogen developments
Cheaper bills and a more reliable heating supply for thousands of homes and…
Joint UK-France statement: Climate and Nature Finance Mobilisation Forum
UK government support for developing countries to tackle climate change
Thousands of low-cost training spaces available in boost to green jobs sect…
Sizewell C starts private investment process
Industry to have their say on increasing role of hydrogen in energy system
Families to save hundreds through £1 billion insulation scheme
£45.7 million for businesses to cut emissions and boost home-grown energy
Record number of renewables projects awarded government funding
Government announces up to £650 million for UK alternatives to Euratom R&T
Mark McAllister set to become next Ofgem Chair
UK reviewing membership of energy treaty
August 2023
Boost to heat pump rollout with plans for cheaper and easier installation
New steps will speed up Sizewell C preparations
UK backs nuclear fuel supply for Ukraine as Shapps visits Kyiv
AI to help UK industries cut carbon emissions on path to net zero
One-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green
Bespoke energy advice to help thousands of hard-to-reach households save on…
Communities at the heart of new fund to boost local growth and energy secur…
UK to host new London Energy Security Conference to rewire global energy re…
Government welcomes report on electricity networks as critical to Britain’s…
Hundreds of thousands of heat network customers to benefit from fairer ener…
Energy security boost with multi-million backing for renewables
Industry and government agree to seize the “immense opportunities ahead” as…
Economic growth and energy security on the agenda as Shapps convenes Downin…
July 2023
Energy security push to boost economic growth
Thousands to be trained to boost energy efficiency in homes across the coun…
New steps to speed up construction work at Sizewell C
Innovation at heart of plans to strengthen retail energy market
British nuclear revival to move towards energy independence
Joint statement from the Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Grant Shapp…
UK and US to rally efforts to help developing nations tackle climate change
Thousands of heat pump installers to be trained for fraction of the price
Rip-off retailers to be outed as government responds to CMA fuel report
Tighter limit on industrial, power and aviation emissions, as UK leads the …
June 2023
Prepayment meter customers to pay less for energy from today
£80 million boost to help UK businesses tackle carbon emissions
High energy use businesses urged to claim extra discount on energy bills
Grant Shapps speech at Ukraine Recovery Conference
UK shoots for the stars as space-based solar power prepares for lift-off
£40 billion spent protecting families and businesses from energy costs
May 2023
Claim Your Energy Voucher Day launches final push to get remaining £130 mil…
‘Untapped potential’ of commercial buildings could revolutionise UK solar p…
Blow for Putin as UK marks one year free from Russian gas
Mortgage rate cut for energy efficient homes under government-backed trials
UK to join Biden’s emissions challenge as it forges closer energy security …
Hundreds more businesses offered energy bills cash boost
Government holds first Net Zero Council
Thousands to benefit from low-cost heat in push to drive down energy bills
Improved rewards and benefits to be offered to communities backing onshore …
North Sea ‘treasure map’ to grow the economy and unleash the UK’s carbon ca…
Factories receive government support to grow the economy, cut emissions and…
April 2023
UK opportunities in carbon capture: Spectator Energy Summit
More bill discounts for energy and trade intensive sectors
Prepayment meter customers urged to claim £160 million in energy bill suppo…
World’s largest-of-its-kind power line to deliver clean power to 1.8 millio…
Government explores major reform to flagship renewables scheme to improve e…
New nuclear fuel agreement alongside G7 seeks to isolate Putin's Russia
Increased flexibility of alternative fuel payments, so more households will…
£30 million government boost to capture and store more renewable energy
A UK/Republic of Korea partnership to boost energy security and the use of …
Shapps: UK to partner with Korea on energy transition – and stand united a…
Shapps sets out plans to drive multi billion pound investment in energy rev…
March 2023
Government launches campaign to help businesses drive down energy bills
Stakeholders respond to the government’s Energy Security Plan
Just 3 energy suppliers making up over 70% of all forced installation of pr…
£1.8 billion awarded to boost energy efficiency and cut emissions of homes …
Support for households and energy security at the heart of Budget
UK confirms £205 million budget to power more of Britain from Britain
Government announces team of leading experts to boost energy efficiency
New UK-France partnership to bring 'more energy security and independence'
Chatham House speech on greater energy independence
£14 million cash boost to accelerate rollout of low carbon heating
Norwegian Royal Plenary session: energy security and affordability
February 2023
UK and US Energy Secretaries meet as Shapps pledges greater energy independ…
Thousands more households in Northern Ireland on course to benefit from £60…
900,000 more households to benefit from £400 of government energy bill supp…
Energy intensive industries given £12 million boost to cut emissions and co…
Energy companies halt forced installation of prepayment meters