Eleanor Williams

Third Party Intermediary regulation: What’s next?

At the end of October, the Government published out its long-awaited plan for Third-Party Intermediary (TPI) regulation in the retail energy market, following a consultation that ran from September – November last year. Brevia Energy sets out the key announcements from the Government’s response and what this means for companies operating in the sector moving forward.

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Baroness Curran Appointed Minister at DESNZ: What’s in Her In-Tray?

Baroness Margaret Curran has been appointed Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero in the House of Lords, following the retirement of Lord Hunt. She inherits a high-stakes brief at a crucial moment, particularly for the UK’s nuclear sector. Her portfolio includes responsibility for nuclear, individual planning decisions and DESNZ businesses in the House of Lords. With the Government expected to announce its Final Investment Decision for Sizewell C in a few weeks, the new Minister takes up her post at a critical time for the nuclear sector.

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What does the Seventh Carbon Budget mean for the future of hydrogen?

The Climate Change Committee recently published its Seventh Carbon Budget, outlining the UK’s strategic framework for achieving significant emissions reductions over the coming decades. A key takeaway is the downgrading of the CCC’s view on hydrogen for home compared with the Sixth Carbon Budget published in 2020. In this article, Brevia reviews the CCC’s positioning on heat in the Seventh Carbon Budget compared to the Sixth Carbon Budget.

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Energy Policy Progress: Where are we with Nuclear?

Since taking office in July 2024, the Labour Government has made notable progress in energy policy, including launching Great British Energy and accelerating the development of clean energy infrastructure. However, significant gaps remain in areas critical to achieving the UK’s long-term energy objectives. This article explores the challenges and opportunities within Labour’s nuclear energy policy, emphasising the need for greater clarity and decisive action.

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