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The government’s infrastructure advisor has told ministers that ensuring there are “no barriers” to future interconnector projects should be prioritised as the UK exits the EU. In its Annual Monitoring Report, the National Infrastructure Commission says the UK is displaying “ongoing successes” - pointing to the development of a flexible, highly renewable energy system.
5 years ago
The appointment of Alok Sharma as energy secretary was an unexpected move in the latest cabinet reshuffle. David Blackman asks industry observers what Sharma can bring to the role as well as assessing the significance of Kwasi Kwarteng staying on as energy minister. He also discusses what impact the departure of Simon Clarke from the Treasury may have on the net zero process.
The government has rejected calls to beef up its target of getting all homes to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C standard by 2035 - while signalling that its own heat policy road map will be published “very soon”.
An Olympic-style drive across government will be required to eradicate emissions from the transport sector, the minister handpicked to oversee these efforts has admitted. In a Commons debate on decarbonising transport, it was also suggested that a mass test-drive campaign across the country may be needed to encourage ordinary motorists to try out electric vehicles.
6 years ago
The government has unveiled proposals to extend the powers of heat network developers, allowing them to carry out certain development and highways works. The publication of the consultation paper has been tied with the award of £40 million for seven heat networks
Utility Week policy correspondent, David Blackman, gives his weekly insight into what’s happening in the corridors of power.
