In 2023 HM Treasury announced plans for Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) to spend £38 billion between 2022-23 and 2024-25. This guide was produced to support the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee in its examination of the DESNZ’s remit, plans and budget. It summarises the key information and insights gained from […]
The number of heat pump installations by December 2023 was less than half of planned projections; uncertainty regarding the role of hydrogen in home heating is hampering investment and effective planning.
The government has made progress with the rollout of smart meters – but it’s slower than planned and there are challenges in meeting its latest set of targets.
Government has provided over £20 billion of support to biomass businesses but it can’t yet demonstrate adherence to its sustainability rules.
We will examine if the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Sellafield are taking a sustainable approach to decommissioning.
This study will look at the Farming and Countryside Programme. This is government’s approach to farming and the countryside in England following Brexit.
Achieving net zero by 2050 in the UK will require co-ordinated action by the UK and devolved governments, due to different challenges faced.
Gareth Davies, the C&AG of the NAO, has reported on the 2021-22 accounts of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Our report assesses government’s progress in tackling unnecessary waste, and concludes it lacks effective long-term plans.
Interactive map showing local authority spend on waste, recycling rates and waste management sites in England.
We will review previous reports to consider the critical success factors that government needs to secure value for money as it delivers its net zero and environmental targets.
This investigation assesses government’s oversight of the waste industry and what action is taken to address illegal activity.
Government is underprepared for extreme weather events which can cause significant disruption to people, businesses, and their communities.
Our report on biodiversity net gain will examine what government wants to achieve and how it plans to do so, its progress to date, and how it is managing associated risks and challenges.
Gareth Davies, the C&AG of the NAO, has reported on the 2020-21 accounts of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
There has been a substantial reduction in the potential cost to the taxpayer of supporting the transfer of Bulb Energy to a ringfenced supplier under Octopus, but risks remain.
The information in this guide draws on the findings from our financial audit programme of work and from publicly available sources, including the annual report and accounts of the Department and its bodies
This report looks at how DESNZ is set up for power sector decarbonisation while maintaining security of electricity supply, and affordability.
BEIS worked quickly to introduce financial support for rising energy bills (currently estimated at £69bn), recognising it had to make compromises.
This report examines the government’s approach to investment in research and innovation to deliver net zero.