Committees

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee scrutinises the policy, spending and administration of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and its public bodies, including Ofgem and the Committee on Climate change. You can follow the Committee on X (formerly Twitter) @CommonsESNZ.

9 current inquiries

Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.

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National planning for energy infrastructure
Report:
Published
On 7 July 2025
Govt. response:
Due by
On 7 September 2025
Opened 25 April 2025
Revisiting the nuclear roadmap
Opened 20 February 2025
Building support for the energy transition
Opened 19 February 2025
The cost of energy
Opened 18 February 2025
Industrial strategy for clean power
Opened 5 February 2025
Retrofitting homes for net zero
Report:
Published
On 22 May 2025
Govt. response:
Due by
On 22 July 2025
Opened 19 November 2024
Unlocking community energy at scale
Opened 11 November 2024
Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened 11 November 2024
Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy
Opened 11 November 2024

Non-inquiry work

Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.

Latest news

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Call for evidence on building nuclear for a new UK “golden age of clean energy abundance”
Call for evidence on building nuclear for a new UK “golden age of clean energy abundance”
17 July 2025
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Gridlock or Growth? ESNZ Committee sets out measures to end ‘energy planning chaos’ and unlock cleaner, cheaper power across the UK
In a report published today, the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee recommends clearer guidance to support planners and developers as the Government embarks on a “significant departure” from the existing market-based energy infrastructure system.
7 July 2025
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ESNZ Chair comments on Climate Change Committee's latest assessment of Government progress on reducing UK emissions
Commenting on the Climate Change Committee’s latest assessment of Government’s progress on reducing UK emissions
25 June 2025

Upcoming events

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Monday 21 July 2025
12:30pm Public
Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero - Oral evidence 21 July 2025
12:30pm
  • Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP (Secretary of State at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
  • Jeremy Pocklington CB (Permanent Secretary at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

Latest publications

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Correspondence from the Secretary of State relating to update on Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA), dated 10 July 2025
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Correspondence from the Minister for Energy relating to the Government Response to the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) Study ‘Electricity Distribution Networks’, dated 7 July 2025
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Correspondence from the Minister for Energy relating to the publication of the Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy and updated voluntary Community Benefits Guidance for Onshore Wind in England, dated 4 July 2025
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Correspondence

Contact us

  • Email: commonsesnz@parliament.uk
  • Phone: Media: Email: bridgespalmerj@parliament.uk
  • Address: Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA