Inquiry: Could Wylfa be the UK’s next nuclear power station?

The Welsh Affairs Committee will explore the economic impact of a new nuclear power station at Wylfa and Wales’ role in the UK Government’s nuclear ambitions

House of Lords Committee launches inquiry into Ofwat’s powers

It is inviting written evidence from interested individuals and organisations by 24th June 2022

New inquiry into how the UK can cut fossil fuels and accelerate net zero transition

The Environmental Audit Committee announced the inquiry in response to the rise in fossil fuel prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and continued speculation on what will be included in the government’s Energy Security Strategy

New inquiry into UK energy supply and investment launched

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee is inviting written submissions to its new inquiry on long term energy policy and trends in the energy market until 11th March 2022

CMA launches investigation into Warmfill’s acquisition by energystore

The companies manufacture, supply and install a a range of insulation products, all of which are designed to make homes as thermally efficient as possible

New inquiry into hydrogen and carbon capture launched in Scotland

It will investigate what further support is needed for the hydrogen sector to incorporate the gas into the UK’s energy mix and ensure a ‘just transition’ for the oil and gas industry

New Lords Committee seeks views on Ofgem’s role in net zero goals

Ofgem, which oversees the UK gas and electricity markets, has increasingly been given responsibilities in relation to other areas, particularly the country’s energy supply and decarbonisation

MPs launch inquiry into Scotland’s green energy credentials ahead of COP26

They are likely to examine how net zero targets can be met through the development of renewable energy in Scotland and the technologies that would best serve the country

Solar and wind power
New inquiry into renewable energy support launched in Wales

It will look for potential opportunities for development and deployment of renewable energy in Wales and how Cardiff and Westminster should work together to support them

Wave energy
New inquiry launched into role of tidal energy in UK’s low carbon mix

The Environmental Audit Committee is inviting written submissions until 18th December 2020