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Next steps for renewable energy rollout and planning policy in the UK

Organisation Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum
Date 24th April 2025 08:30 AM (GMT)
Link https://www.nienvironmentlink.org/events/next-steps-for-renewable-energy-rollout-and-planning-policy-in-the-uk/
Email info@forumsupport.co.uk

Date: 24th April 2025

Time: 8:30am – 1:00pm

Location: Online

This conference will focus on next steps for renewable energy rollout and planning policy in the UK.

Stakeholders and policymakers will assess strategies and priorities moving forward for achieving the Government’s target of clean energy by 2030 as the Great British Energy Bill progresses through Parliament. We expect discussion to draw on NESO’s recent Clean Power 2030 report recommendations, and DESNZ’s subsequent action plan.

Policy and regulation

Delegates will assess the way forward for policy and implementation, looking at approaches for network expansion, fast-tracking planning for green energy projects, and engaging local communities, as well as priorities for onshore wind and solar, and what will be needed to achieve offshore wind capacity targets for UK energy generation. They will discuss priorities for regulatory and policy coordination, alongside frameworks for collaboration across the UK government, and with devolved administrations.

Planning reform and NSIPs

We also expect sessions to draw on recent changes to the National Planning Policy Framework, following the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to Parliament in the spring, as well as wider changes to the planning system. Discussion will look at implications of changes to the NSIP planning process recently announced by the Prime Minister that aim to speed up decision-making by reducing the number of legal challenges that can be taken against projects.

Innovation and coordination

Latest developments and priorities for innovation in renewable energy will also be considered, as well as what support will be needed from government, regulators, investors and the sectors involved to advance research, development and rollout, and commercialisation.

Skills and workforce needs

Further discussion is expected on the green energy skills pipeline, and how best to address concerns around current workforce availability and skills shortages to support a rapid transition away from oil and gas. Areas for discussion include next steps for reskilling and upskilling workers for a just and timely transition to clean energy, and priorities for engaging and including communities in the delivery of clean energy projects.

Location: Online

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