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.
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While still on the fringes of Westminster, could Reform UK’s growing local presence, covered in our previous article, create new obstacles for the national net zero agenda? In this article, Brevia Energy examines what the rise of Reform UK could mean for the energy sector.
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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.
Baroness Curran Appointed Minister at DESNZ: What’s in Her In-Tray? Read More »
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.
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The UK Government is expected to announce its FID for Sizewell C, as well as funding for SMRs, before the June spending review. However, despite bold pledges, both current and previous Government action on nuclear has faced delays. With the Future of Energy Security Summit taking place last week, discussions around energy security and the UK’s future energy mix have featured heavily in the news. In this article, Brevia Energy reviews the latest considerations the Government faces in delivering its nuclear ambition, and how this fits into the Net Zero transition.
Is the UK Government Powering Up on Nuclear? Read More »
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.
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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.
What does the Seventh Carbon Budget mean for the future of hydrogen? Read More »
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.
Future of UK Electricity Pricing: Is Zonal Pricing Inevitable? Read More »
This article explores the challenges and opportunities within Labour’s plans for decarbonising transport, emphasising the need for clarity and ambition in identifying how transport fits into the Government’s clean power plans.
Is the Government succeeding in Decarbonising Transport? Read More »
The recently published AI Opportunities Action Plan sets an ambitious vision to position the UK as a global AI leader. Central to this strategy are AI Growth Zones which will support data centres by streamlining the planning processes and addressing energy connectivity challenges. With initiatives like the AI Energy Council and advanced energy solutions such as Small Modular Reactors proposed, the plan aims to address the critical link between AI infrastructure and energy demands.
Government AI Action Plan & AI Growth Zones: Where does energy tie into this? Read More »
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