Purpose of the session
In this evidence session, the cross party group of MPs will question three panels of witnesses with representatives from across the UK energy sector, from the National Grid, and hear from experts from the National Infrastructure Commission, the Institute for Civil Engineers, University College London and the Wildlife Trusts.
The witnesses are likely to be asked for their views on whether the draft NPS align with the government's stated policies for future energy generation, whether the new policies will allow flexibility for innovation in the sector, and what protections the NPS will offer for the environment and local communities.
Meeting details
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Energy National Policy Statements
Head of Corporate Affairs - Electricity Transmission at National Grid
Chair at Offshore Wind Industry Council
Chief Executive Officer at Energy UK
Director of Regulation at Energy Networks Association
At 11:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Energy National Policy Statements
Chief Economist at National Infrastructure Commission
Director of Policy at Institution of Civil Engineers
At 12:15pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Energy National Policy Statements
Senior Research Fellow at University College London Institute for Sustainable Resources
Marine Planning Manager at The Wildlife Trusts