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The appointment of Miatta Fahnbulleh MP as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero was one of the most intriguing appointments made by the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP. Having previously served as Minister for Energy Consumers, Fahnbulleh returns to the Department she initially joined as a junior minister immediately in 2024, but this time at its helm. In this article, Brevia reviews Fahnbulleh’s expected direction, what her appointment signals for energy policy and the issues businesses should be watching over the coming months.

Last week, the Secretary of State for Energy, alongside the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the impact of volatile gas prices on Great Britain’s wholesale electricity market, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to drive energy price uncertainty. But what do the proposed changes actually mean for the energy sector?

From April 2026, subsidy payments under the RO and FiT will be uprated by CPI rather than RPI, as part of a broader effort to manage electricity system costs. In this article, Brevia Energy explores the rationale behind the reform, the projected consumer savings, and the implications for legacy renewable assets.

With pressure to ease the cost of living, deliver on the manifesto pledge to cut household energy bills, and provide clarity on the UK’s long-term energy transition, this Budget contained some of the most significant energy-related interventions we have seen this Government make to date. In this article, Brevia reviews the key announcements from the Budget and their implications for the wider energy landscape.

The UK Government has published its final set of reforms to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme ahead of Allocation Round 7 (AR7), introducing key changes aimed at strengthening investment certainty, increasing delivery flexibility, and securing better value for consumers. In this article, Brevia reviews the reforms and considers what they mean for businesses.

Next week’s Spending Review will set departmental budgets for the next three years, shaping the long-term direction of energy policy, infrastructure investment, and the Government’s net zero agenda. In this article, Brevia Energy explores what to watch for in the energy brief.

Beyond borders and e-gates, a quiet energy reset is taking place, with the potential to reshape UK-EU carbon markets, cut costs, and power the net zero transition. In this article, Brevia explores the key energy provisions of the new UK-EU agreement and what they mean for businesses navigating the transition.

With the DESNZ consultation on AR7 closing on 21 March 2025, Brevia Energy examines the key proposals that could shape the future of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) regime. From relaxed eligibility requirements for offshore wind, to extended contract terms and new capacity ambitions, these changes could significantly impact the renewable energy sector. Businesses and investors must engage with the consultation to ensure their interests are represented in the evolving energy landscape.

With a decision on the Review of the Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) expected imminently, and the intensity around the debate on zonal pricing growing, Brevia’s energy team takes a look at the latest developments, assessing implications, key considerations and expected timelines for businesses to consider in navigating this potential transition.