The Net Zero Hub produces a monthly policy roundup tracking developments in the Net Zero space, including strategy updates, funding announcements, policy consultations and more general research and statistics on energy in the UK. Please find the latest version below:
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero provides frequent updates on the direction of policy and other areas such as consultations via its website:
On Wednesday November 22nd 2023, the Chancellor delivered the Autumn Statement– an update to the House of Commons on the government’s taxation and spending plans on the basis of the latest economic forecasts.
The statement contained a number of measures relating to Net Zero, including specific measures for the energy industry to help deliver the low-carbon transition and commitments to accelerate the planning process to support grid expansion and to speed up the connections required to link renewable power to the distribution systems.
The Hub has produced a briefing note on the statement’s Net Zero-related announcements which can be found below:
The Hub team have put together a short briefing note outlining the main proposals relevant to energy/net zero announced as part of the 2023 Spring Budget.
The briefing provides an overview of the main policy measures announced, spanning from measures to enhance domestic energy production as well as provision of vital support for household energy bills.
You can read the briefing at the link below:
The government recently announced its Powering Up Britain Net Zero Growth Plan, which provides a refresh to the 2021 Net Zero Strategy and outlines the steps the government will take to ensure that we remain on track to reach Net Zero targets while driving investment into key green industries like offshore wind, CCUS, and nuclear.
You can read the briefing note at the link below:
On Wednesday 30th October, the Chancellor delivered the Autumn Statement– an update to the House of Commons on the government’s taxation and spending plans on the basis of the latest economic forecasts.
You can read the Net Zero and Energy summary here – Briefing Note – Budget 2024
The government has published a detailed plan for meeting its target of Clean Power
by 2030.
This briefing sets out key interventions and proposals detailed in the plan.
You can read the full briefing here – Briefing Note – Clean Energy 2030
The national Local Net Zero Hubs network recently partnered with the Association of Public Service Excellence to deliver their annual Big Energy Summit.
If you could not attend the event, the Local Net Zero Hubs network has rounded up some of the place-based Net Zero case studies that were showcased which can be viewed below.
Hosted by Tees Valley Combined Authority, Teesside Airport, St George Way, Darlington, DL2 1LU
