Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Today we’re boosting Scotland’s future in clean energy:    ✅ New deal struck for Great British Energy to work with Scottish public bodies. ✅ Skills passport set to support oil and gas workers' career pathways.     Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTgVtiGw 

⚡ We welcome today's report from the National Energy System Operator, which outlines the bold measures required to deliver the government's clean power mission.   💡 Businesses will welcome this positive set of measures, as they recognise that with the right approach the target is achievable and can provide significant benefits for the UK. It's now critical we ensure that the ambitious enabling policy framework required is delivered.   📈 The report further highlights that achieving clean power by 2030 can boost energy security by ending our reliance on volatile international gas prices, accelerate progress on #climate targets, all while driving growth across the country.   🤝 Crucially, it makes clear the need to address the UK's planning system to ensure we create the critical infrastructure required. In two weeks we will launch a new collaborative report with RenewableUK and CPRE The countryside charity, outlining how this can be achieved while ensuring communities remain on board with the process.   💵 Ensuring the success of future CfD rounds for renewable energy, while reforming electricity markets and connections processes will also be vital. By acting decisively, the government can create an environment that crowds in the private investment required to drive the transition.    Read more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eqz69SKH

Today, the National Energy System Operator has published its independent analysis to advise the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero how to achieve Clean Power in 2030. There’s no doubt that the challenges ahead on the journey to delivering clean power are great. However, if the scale of those challenges is matched with the bold, sustained actions that are outlined in this report, the benefits delivered could be even greater. View our analysis here: https://bit.ly/CP2030

New advice from the National Energy System Operator today has confirmed that clean power by 2030 is achievable, cheaper and will create a more secure power system. Our clean power mission will help us move from volatile fossil fuel markets to clean, homegrown power controlled in Britain. ✅ energy security ✅ cheaper power ✅ growing industries Watch Chris Stark explain how this report will contribute to the government's action plan later this year 📽️ 👇

We’ve published our independent analysis to advise the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero how to make Britain a clean energy superpower by achieving Clean Power in 2030. The analysis concludes that Clean Power is a huge challenge but is achievable for Great Britain by 2030. Read the report to find out more about the challenging hurdles that need to be overcome and the benefits to consumers, the economy and society, including Britain’s energy security that doing so could deliver. Find out more: https://bit.ly/48D13xZ

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112,000 former coal miners will receive a 32% boost to their pension through the government-backed Mineworkers' Pension Scheme which will work out as an average increase of £29 per week for each member. This will ensure that former pit workers, and their families, who powered the country for decades get the just reward for their labour in the years ahead. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eT2KGDHS

The UK and Scottish governments are setting out proposals to improve the planning for large energy infrastructure in Scotland. The consultation launched today covers proposed changes that will make the system for considering large energy projects in Scotland more efficient, while also ensuring that affected communities can have their say on proposals at the right time in the process. This will help unlock Scotland’s pipeline of energy projects, driving forward the UK’s clean power mission. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/euX6ukFp

Six towns and cities will receive a share of £5.8m to develop heat network zones by 2026 🏙️    ➡️ Leeds  ➡️ Plymouth  ➡️ Bristol  ➡️ Stockport  ➡️ Sheffield  ➡️ Two in London    Meaning more homes and businesses will benefit from low-cost, low-carbon heating. https://lnkd.in/eP6NhfcF

To become a clean energy superpower we'll need even more renewable energy, and it will be critical that we build the right infrastructure in the right places and at the right time. Our strategic spatial energy plan will act as a blueprint for how we can achieve this. Strategically planning our future projects in this way has the potential to cut grid connection times and overall costs. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eNPHgjqK National Energy System Operator