In a surprise announcement, former MP and longstanding member of Labour’s shadow energy team Dr Alan Whitehead CBE has returned to Westminster, becoming the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Lords Spokesperson. Alongside this appointment, there have been some changes to the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.
Key Energy Stakeholder Changes in Parliament Read More »
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.
Third Party Intermediary regulation: What’s next? Read More »
A recent National Audit Office report revealed considerable issues in the delivery of home energy efficiency measures, shortly before rumoured delays to the £13billion Warm Homes Plan. Brevia Energy explores how Government and industry must ensure that lessons from ECO are embedded before the new scheme is rolled out.
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On 19 October, the Government published its first ever national clean jobs plan, intended to deliver a skilled and inclusive workforce, offering high quality jobs across the UK. Brevia Energy sets out the key themes of the Clean Energy Jobs Plan, linking it to the wider Government priorities.
Clean Energy Jobs Plan: Key Takeaways Read More »
The new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Ministerial team faced its first oral questions last week.[1] Key themes included energy bills and fuel poverty, as well as the impact of the clean energy transition on industry and jobs – Brevia Energy explores these below.
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Approaching the Holyrood election, expected to take place in May 2026, it should come as little surprise that energy policy is moving to the forefront of political debate, embodying key debates around economic opportunity, national sovereignty, and decarbonisation. Brevia Energy examines how the Labour Party is positioning itself to appeal to the Scottish electorate as the Party of green growth and energy security.
Power Struggles: Energy Policy Approaching the 2026 Scottish Election Read More »
The Government’s reshuffle has brought major changes to the DESNZ ministerial team, with new appointments reflecting Government priorities. In this article, Brevia Energy takes a look at the new energy team.
Government Reshuffle: What are the changes to the DESNZ team? Read More »
Since the UK Government published its ‘Solar Roadmap 2025’ in June, Reform UK has launched a direct counter-campaign. Brevia Energy assesses the implications of this political tension and whether it translates into real project risk or whether rhetoric outpaces reality.
The Solar Roadmap 2025: Ambitions and Obstacles Read More »
Brevia Energy dissects the key insights from the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee session with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband Faces Committee – Industry Insights Read More »
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.
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