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Energy Independence Bill

The King's Speech 2026 bill to scale up homegrown renewable energy, strengthen energy security and protect living standards.

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2026

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Contracts for Difference scheme in decoupling wholesale electricity prices from…

Why linked: April 2026 PQ on the effectiveness of CfD — directly relevant to the principal renewable procurement mechanism.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Contracts for Difference scheme in decoupling wholesale electricity prices from gas price volatility for household consumers.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of AI-related data centre energy demand on energy infrastructure; and what steps they are taking to ensure energy demand…

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on AI data centre energy demand and grid infrastructure—relevant to grid resilience planning under energy independence scope

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of AI-related data centre energy demand on energy infrastructure; and what steps they are taking to ensure energy demand from those data centres does not increase costs …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his department is taking to ensure that the adoption of smart meters does not disadvantage domestic energy customers in…

Why linked: PQ on smart meter adoption disadvantaging consumers—relates to the living standards protection pillar and energy supply infrastructure.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his department is taking to ensure that the adoption of smart meters does not disadvantage domestic energy customers in rural areas that have poor mobile connectivity.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that poor mobile connectivity in rural areas does not disadvantage domestic energy customers in…

Why linked: PQ on rural mobile connectivity and domestic energy—peripherally relevant to living standards protection and grid infrastructure resilience in remote areas.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that poor mobile connectivity in rural areas does not disadvantage domestic energy customers in rural areas if they are unable …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support energy security through international co-operation following…

Why linked: PQ on international energy security cooperation—relevant to the energy security pillar of the thread, though international negotiations are explicitly noted as out of scope; included because it addresses domestic energy security benefits.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support energy security through international co-operation following discussions at the IMF Spring Meetings.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the suitability of Drax to receive biomass subsidy in the context of whistleblowing…

Why linked: PQ on Drax biomass subsidy assessment—directly relevant to support schemes and subsidy mechanisms for renewable deployment, asked to DESNZ.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the suitability of Drax to receive biomass subsidy in the context of whistleblowing allegations against that company.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to Answer of 17 April 2026 to Question 124401, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the tools available to system…

Why linked: PQ on tools/adequacy for energy policy implementation—relates to the statutory mechanisms and regulatory framework supporting the Bill, asked to DESNZ.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to Answer of 17 April 2026 to Question 124401, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the tools available to system operators to manage periods …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure the safe disposal of solar panels and wind turbines at the end of their viability.

Why linked: PQ on disposal of solar panels and wind turbines—relevant to renewable energy deployment lifecycle and end-of-life infrastructure policy, asked to DESNZ.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure the safe disposal of solar panels and wind turbines at the end of their viability.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that port infrastructure has access to affordable energy for shore-side power projects.

Why linked: Parliamentary question on port infrastructure access to affordable energy for shore-side power—relevant to energy security and infrastructure resilience

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that port infrastructure has access to affordable energy for shore-side power projects.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how Green Book appraisal criteria are used to assess investments in energy infrastructure in regions with high industrial and renewable potential, including the North East.

Why linked: DESNZ minister question on energy infrastructure investment appraisal in industrial regions—directly relevant to Energy Independence Bill's energy security and living standards mandate

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how Green Book appraisal criteria are used to assess investments in energy infrastructure in regions with high industrial and renewable potential, including the North East.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to reform TNUoS charging arrangements ahead of CfD Allocation Round 8.

Why linked: Written question on TNUoS charging reform ahead of CfD AR8 – grid infrastructure support for renewable deployment

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to reform TNUoS charging arrangements ahead of CfD Allocation Round 8.

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to (a) expand and (b) ensure resiliency of the UK’s gas (i) infrastructure and storage systems and (ii) reserves.

Why linked: DESNZ minister question on gas infrastructure expansion and resilience—within scope of energy security and domestic supply strengthening

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to (a) expand and (b) ensure resiliency of the UK’s gas (i) infrastructure and storage systems and (ii) reserves.

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the level of risk of Russian physical interference in the UK’s offshore wind turbine energy infrastructure.

Why linked: DESNZ minister question on offshore wind security risks—directly relevant to renewable deployment scaling and energy security

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the level of risk of Russian physical interference in the UK’s offshore wind turbine energy infrastructure.

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30 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has to accelerate domestic renewable generation, including offshore wind, tidal energy, green hydrogen and geothermal.

Why linked: March 2026 PQ on accelerating domestic renewable generation — directly on the Bill's renewable-scaling pillar.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has to accelerate domestic renewable generation, including offshore wind, tidal energy, green hydrogen and geothermal.

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24 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to decouple the price of wholesale electricity from the cost of gas beyond moving more renewables into Contracts for Difference.

Why linked: Written question to DESNZ on decoupling electricity pricing from gas costs; directly addresses energy security and renewable deployment mandate

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to decouple the price of wholesale electricity from the cost of gas beyond moving more renewables into Contracts for Difference.

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has considered the potential merits of moving existing renewable energy projects supported through Renewable Obligation Certificates onto Contracts for Difference.

Why linked: Written question on moving renewable energy projects to different support mechanisms; directly relevant to renewable deployment policy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has considered the potential merits of moving existing renewable energy projects supported through Renewable Obligation Certificates onto Contracts for Difference.

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12 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether recent developments in Iran will impact the timetable for the introduction of legislation relating to UK energy independence.

Why linked: Written question on energy legislation timetable; relates to Energy Independence Bill timeline and international security context

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether recent developments in Iran will impact the timetable for the introduction of legislation relating to UK energy independence.

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2 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals on energy independence.

Why linked: Direct written question to DESNZ on legislative proposals for energy independence; core query about this Bill's scope and timetable

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals on energy independence.

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2025

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30 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his Department's timetable is for bringing section 159 of the Energy Act 2023 into force.

Why linked: Written question on Energy Act 2023 section 159 commencement; relates to implementation timeline of enabling legislation

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his Department's timetable is for bringing section 159 of the Energy Act 2023 into force.

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8 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure sufficient energy supply to meet demand in the next 10 years.

Why linked: April 2025 PQ on sufficient energy supply to meet demand — Bill-relevant security-of-supply signal.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure sufficient energy supply to meet demand in the next 10 years.

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18 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help reduce the need for imported electricity in the UK.

Why linked: Written question on reducing imported electricity (March 2025); directly asks about energy independence policy implementation steps

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help reduce the need for imported electricity in the UK.

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