Committees

GB Energy and the net zero transition

Inquiry

The Committee is investigating the transition to net zero in Scotland’s energy sector, and how the UK Government can support a transition that maximises opportunities for jobs and economic growth. As part of this, the Committee is examining how GB Energy and other interventions can most effectively back the development of clean energy.

Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 12:00am on 12 January 2025.

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Past events

Thursday 14 May 2026
10:00am Private
Private meeting 14 May 2026
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Wednesday 15 April 2026
10:00am Private
10:30am Public
GB Energy and the net zero transition - Oral evidence 15 April 2026
10:30am
  • Michael Shanks MP (Minister of State (Minister for Energy) at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Room 16, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 4 March 2026
9:00am Private
9:30am Public
GB Energy and the net zero transition - Oral evidence 4 March 2026
9:30am
  • Julian Leslie (Director of Strategic Energy Planning and Chief Engineer at NESO)
  • Steve McMahon (Director for Network Price Controls and Head of Scotland at Ofgem)
10:30am
  • Guy Jefferson (Managing Director Transmission at Scottish Power Energy Networks)
  • James Basden (Founder and Director at Zenobe)
  • Scott Somerville (Director of External Affairs at E.ON UK)
Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 4 February 2026
9:00am Private
9:30am Public
GB Energy and the net zero transition - Oral evidence 4 February 2026
9:30am
  • Stephanie Mander (Social Justice Policy Manager at Citizens Advice Scotland)
  • Charandeep Singh (Chief Executive at Scottish Chambers of Commerce)
  • Lawrence Johnston (CO-Chief Executive at scarf)
10:30am
  • Madeleine Gabriel (Mission Director (Sustainable Future Mission) at Nesta)
  • Ned Hammond (Deputy Director for Customers at Energy UK)
  • Dr Christian Calvillo (Senior Research Fellow at Centre for Energy Policy, University of Strathclyde, and UK Energy Research Centre)
Room 6, Palace of Westminster

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