A new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has been created during the latest reshuffle

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by The EMA Team
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A new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has been created during the latest reshuffle

Gov Uk 400x251A new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has been created by splitting the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will be tasked with providing dedicated leadership focused on delivering security of energy supply, ensuring properly functioning markets, greater energy efficiency and seizing the opportunities of net zero.

In the short term, the department will focus on easing the cost of living and delivering financial security. Longer term objectives include ensuring properly functioning energy markets, coordinating net zero objectives across government and bringing external delivery expertise to support its major projects.