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We note that the current review of the NPS for Energy is the first to...
Recommendation
We note that the current review of the NPS for Energy is the first to have taken place in 10 years. In order to properly take into account the rapid pace of technological change in the energy sector and the need for significant progress towards meeting our net zero target, the NPS must be reviewed more frequently We recommend that the Energy NPS is reviewed every five years.
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Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The government accepts the Committee’s recommendation. In line with government ambitions, the need for hydrogen in our energy system is set out in section 3.4 of EN-1. As noted above in the government’s response to Recommendation 4, we have updated the draft EN-1 to reflect the BESS, Net Zero Strategy, Hydrogen Strategy, and government’s ambitions for Hydrogen and CCUS. The structure of the NPSs means this reads across to EN-2 and as such amendments to EN-2 are not needed.
Source
Committee
Business and Trade Committee
Report
Ninth Report - Revised (Draft) National Policy Statement for Energy
25 Feb 2022
HC 1151
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.3 yrs
Report published
25 Feb 2022