Consultation Responses on the future of our energy mix and electricity grid

Two consultation responses to ESNZ Select Committee's calls for evidence.
Climate Change Mitigation Advancing Net Zero Policy Document

In August 2023, UKGBC responded to two consultations launched by the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee (ESNZ) that wanted answers on the future of our energy mix and electricity grid. UKGBC invited the members of the select committee to consider the two inquiries in relation to one another – stressing there’s a larger systematic question at play about the future of our whole energy system.

The first consultation response was to a call to evidence on the future of our grid and if local solutions are the way forward to ensure a robust grid for the future. UKGBC’s response stresses the importance of flexibility in the grid and the importance of ensure our grid, and communities, are resilient to the impacts of climate change.

The second consultation response was to a call to evidence on how the energy mix of the UK needs to change in the near future in order to ‘keep the power on’ whilst delivering against net zero targets. UKGBC’s response stresses the importance of switching away from fossil fuels, as well as energy efficiency in new and existing buildings.

Download the two consultation responses

These documents were both sent in response to the consultations in August 2022.

Grid Fit for the Future – Consultation Response

UKGBC’s response to the ESNZ Select Committee’s inquiry on the future of the UK’s grid.
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Future Energy Mix – Consultation Response

UKGBC’s response to the ESNZ Select Committee’s inquiry on the energy mix needed in the UK to ensure energy security and net zero.
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