Comment

Another month, another government department reshuffle. RIP Business for Energy and Industrial Strategy and hello to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

It’s encouraging to see a tighter focus on energy, with key ministers – including the Secretary of State – staying in post for a change.

The new department has set out its priorities for the year, including bringing down energy bills and ensuring the security of our energy supply.

The universal energy bills support scheme will end this month, but it may continue in some form with more targeted support. It’s been a lifeline for many during the winter and homes and businesses will be watching for further announcements.

The other half of the departmental double-act is net zero, and it’s already said that it will ensure that the UK is on track to meet its commitments, speeding up delivery of the network infrastructure and domestic energy production.

‘Governance of the energy system’ will come under the spotlight too, which could see Ofgem’s role under scrutiny, particularly in the light of its oversight of some energy companies found recently to be installing prepayment meters forcibly

Nicki Shearer, editor

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