The UK Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is extending an invitation to stakeholders from industry, regulators, science and consumers to help shape its new programme of work.
Organisations and individuals with a stake in achieving energy security for the country within a productive net zero economy are invited to join the new chair of the committee, Bill Esterson, and other MPs to contribute ideas for inquiries through this Parliament, to assist the ES & NZ Committee in getting up to speed on the key issues and how it might usefully contribute.
The ES & NZ Committee scrutinises the policy, spending and administration of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and its public bodies, including Ofgem and the Committee on Climate change.
Esterson said: “I am very grateful to have been elected Chair of the Committee working on one of the greatest questions of our time: how to support the transition to a Net Zero economy, securely and sustainably powered by decarbonised energy.
“There are many challenges in reaching the objective of net zero and these are matched by the opportunities for lower bills, jobs, energy security and reducing emissions.
“The committee will consult stakeholders across the spectrum to assist us in this task, from government, industry, trade unions, charities and scientists to consumers – starting with a stakeholder event in early November to canvass ideas and open a dialogue for this Parliament’s work.”
Invited participants will be asked to produce a short scoping note proposing ideas for the committee to inquire into.
Attendees will then have an opportunity to pitch and discuss these ideas with Members and other stakeholders present.
The event will be held in Parliament on Tuesday 5 November 2024.