Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Today in parliament, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband set out the next steps on making Britain a clean energy superpower. Plans include: 🍃An Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce to drive forward deployment ☀️Publishing the solar roadmap and reconvening the Solar Taskforce 💡Introducing legislation to set up the Great British Energy, a publicly owned energy company We will power more of Britain from Britain to support good jobs, increase energy independence and to tackle the climate crisis. Find out more about the new Onshore Wind Industry taskforce: https://lnkd.in/eBK_QF6p

What big things have happened in energy in the past week? 🤔 🟢The de facto onshore wind ban lifted 🟢 A new Ministerial team at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero established 🟢The launch of a new Mission Control centre with Chris Stark 🟢A National Wealth Fund TaskForce announced Here’s Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, showing us the pace we’re moving at to make Britain a clean energy superpower 👇

“We’re on a mission, it’s going to be a great adventure.” Watch as new Secretary of State Ed Miliband takes part in an all-staff event on his first week on the job together with his brand-new ministerial team. He shares his views on achieving the department’s “North Star” of clean power by 2030 and decarbonising the economy. He tells staff their missions are: “Boldness, dynamism, fearlessness, enjoyment.” “Mission accepted!” we say.

Under the leadership of Chris Stark a top team of energy experts will join our new Mission Control for clean power by 2030. Together they will break down barriers and accelerate progress on energy projects. Secretary of State Ed Miliband explains more 🎥 👇 Full story: https://lnkd.in/eaGwdmZi

📣 JUST ANNOUNCED: Climate and energy expert Chris Stark will lead the government's new Mission Control to deliver clean power by 2030. The new control centre will help turbocharge our mission to provide the country with cheaper, cleaner energy. Staffed by experts, it will give a laser-like focus on the drive to net zero. More info: https://lnkd.in/eaGwdmZi

New Secretary of State Ed Miliband outlined his priorities in a message to staff following his appointment. Read it here 👇🏽 Dear Colleagues,    Earlier today, I was delighted to accept the Prime Minister’s invitation to serve as the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.    I wanted to write to you personally to say what an honour and a privilege it is to have been appointed to this position. I am inspired to have the chance to lead the department and work with you all.    The reason I’m so excited to have been appointed to this role is because it speaks directly to the twin passions that continue to motivate me. First, resolving the economic inequality that scars the country, and second tackling the climate crisis that imperils our world.    Our department will be at the heart of the new government’s agenda, leading one of the Prime Minister’s five national missions, to make Britain a clean energy superpower with zero carbon electricity by 2030, and accelerating our journey to net zero.    Families and businesses across the country are still struggling with energy bills that are too high and are expected to rise again in the autumn. In an unstable world, the only way to guarantee our energy security and cut bills permanently is to speed up the transition away from fossil fuels and towards homegrown clean energy.    The job of our department will be to deliver our mission so we can make the UK energy independent, bring down energy bills for good, create good jobs, and tackle the climate crisis.  We will get started right away, and my priorities are:  - Delivering our mission to boost energy independence and cutting bills through clean power by 2030.  - Taking back control of our energy with Great British Energy.  - Upgrading Britain’s homes and cutting fuel poverty through our Warm Homes Plan.  - Standing up for consumers by reforming our energy system.  - Creating good jobs in Britain’s industrial heartlands, including a just transition for the industries based in the North Sea.  - Leading on international climate action, based on our domestic achievements.    In line with the Prime Minister’s approach, this will be a mission-driven department, mobilising citizens, businesses, trade unions, civil society and local government in a national effort, where everyone has a role.    Having been the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change from 2008-10, arriving at the Department feels like coming home. Back then, I saw first-hand the brilliant work that civil servants do and I know how hard you have worked on behalf of the country in the years since.    The civil service is one of Britain’s great institutions and I look forward to working with you to change our country for the better.    Yours sincerely,  Ed Miliband  Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. See all the latest ministerial appointments: https://lnkd.in/eteWZqBA

We're consulting on how the UK Emissions Trading Scheme will be expanded to include the energy from waste and the waste incineration sector. We're also looking for views on how the scheme could integrate methods to remove greenhouse gases, such as capturing CO2 directly from the air. The scheme currently applies to energy intensive industries, the power generation sector and aviation, and these consultations propose to expand into new sectors. This scheme encourages decarbonisation across sectors and is an important part of how the UK addresses climate change. Get involved below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eJwtzDRt

It’s been two years since the Boiler Upgrade Scheme opened. 📈 Applications in April up 93% year-on-year ⬆️ Grant is now 50% higher 💷 £148m paid out Get £7,500 towards the cost of a new heat pump and cut emissions 🏡 https://lnkd.in/erBFaKEb

We’re following up on the Civil Nuclear Roadmap commitment to explore a further major nuclear power station.   The government’s preferred site for the UK’s third mega nuclear power station is Wylfa in North Wales. This could be a major infrastructure project that brings thousands of jobs and investment into the area, helping to boost the local economy.   Once operational, the plant will help to provide enough clean and reliable power for the equivalent of around 6 million of today’s homes over 60 years – bringing the UK closer to its target of up 24GW of nuclear by 2050.   Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eu9AGe5P