Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is a new Commons Select Committee, set up as a result of the recent changes to the machinery of Government. Its purpose is to scrutinise the policy, spending and administration of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and its public bodies, including Ofgem and the Committee on Climate change.

SWIGA already have an excellent relationship with the newly formed Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and work closely with them on many issues. It's therefore going to be a very important committee to the solid wall inslation industry and energy efficiency measures as a whole - especially when it comes to the retrofit and decarbonisation of existing buildings.

The best way to keep up to date with the activities of the Committee is to follow them on Twitter @CommonsESNZ.

Angus MacNeil elected Chair of Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

All we know so far is that, on 26th April 2023 Angus MacNeil was elected as Chair of Energy Security and Net Zero Committee and will take up his new role with immediate effect. He will serve to the end of the current Parliament. He was elected by ballot ahead of Kirsty Blackman and Stewart Malcolm McDonald.

Angus Brendan MacNeil MP, Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, said:
 

“Ensuring an affordable and secure energy supply while transitioning to net zero rank among the most serious challenges of the day. I am pleased to be given the chance to lead a committee that can play a key role in ensuring the UK Government tackles them head on.”

With the chair now in place we can expect the general appointments to the membership of the committee to be announced over the coming few weeks - we will keep you informed and add the details below as it is published.

SWIGA will endeavour to inflence and support the work of this committee as appropriate.