Because net zero and
geopolitics demand it.

Because net zero and
geopolitics demand it.

Green infrastructure builds
energy security

Energy Security and Green Infrastructure Week (6/10 November 2023) explores the issues of the day and highlights the technologies that will be used to deliver homegrown secure energy in the transition to net zero.

We deliver insight and commentary for the whole ecosystem of people and organisations involved with securing long-term, resilient, and affordable energy from buyers and developers to investors and policy influencers – regionally, nationally, and with trusted international partners.

Join multiple free-to-attend webinars during Energy Security and Green Infrastructure Week and gain exclusive insight from peers, innovators, and policy experts. Learn about projects today, trial projects for future innovations and so much more.

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Revolution takes many.
Join us.

Charlotte Morton - Chief Executive - World Biogas Association

Rob Saunders – Challenge Director, UK Research & Innovation

Sarah Prichard - Chair Net Zero Group Association for Consulting Engineers Environmental Industries Commission

Greg Clark MP - Ambassador, ESGI Week + Former Energy Secretary

Trevor McMillan - Chair, Midlands Innovation + Vice-Chancellor, Keele University

Olivia Powis - Head of UK - Carbon Capture & Storage Association

Tom Greatrex - Chief Executive - Nuclear Industry Association

Farina Farrier - Head of Open Networks - Energy Networks Association

Why is Energy Security and
Green Infrastructure Week important?

Why is Energy Security and Green Infrastructure Week important?

In a connected world, supply chains are tested to their fullest when major global events and geopolitical shifts occur. Covid and the illegal war in Ukraine have had serious effects both here in the UK and around the world.

Russia’s war has shone a strong light on the need to secure Britain’s future energy supplies to power our businesses, homes, and transport – and to provide this energy in a greener and more affordable form that is compatible with our transition to net zero.

Energy Security and Green Infrastructure Week (6/10 November 2023) is aligned with the government’s new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and will highlight both our world-class skills and services in research, science & engineering, and recognise the technologies already moving at pace to deliver clean, green, and resilient energy.

Grant Shapps, Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, said “…by accelerating plans to diversify, decarbonise and domesticate our energy supplies, we will take back power. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine demonstrated something that the UK already appreciated – fossil fuels are not the future”.

Energy Security and Green Infrastructure Week will support and connect all the stakeholders required to build the net zero future we need.

News + Opinion

Thousands of trees to be planted in communities in boost to nature, health and wellbeing

Hundreds of thousands of trees will be planted in communities across England after two major funding schemes reopened for applications today. Over £14m will be allocated to successful applicants across both funds, which will support tree…

New UK certification to boost British hydrogen sector

Transparency and confidence in the UK’s low carbon hydrogen sector are set to increase on the world stage as the government today outlines plans for a globally recognised low carbon hydrogen certification scheme. There is currently no…

UK takes major STEP towards near limitless, low-carbon energy

A future of abundant low-carbon energy without the need for fossil fuels could be in sight after Science Minister George Freeman today (Monday 6 February) announced the creation of a new delivery body for the UK’s fusion programme, named…

Ministers bolster UK nuclear fuel capacity to squeeze out Russian influence 

Nuclear fuel production in the UK is set to be bolstered by up to £75 million in UK government funding in a bid to support development of alternatives to Russian fuel supply and strengthen UK energy security, the Energy and Climate Minister…

First Green Heat Network Fund awards for cutting-edge low carbon energy projects

More than £30 million of funding will benefit homes and businesses in three communities to deliver low carbon heat and help consumers move away from costly fossil fuels as part of the government’s push to cut emissions. Projects in Hull…

UK signs agreement on offshore renewable energy cooperation

The UK Minister for Energy and Climate Graham Stuart has today (18 December) signed a landmark agreement on renewable energy cooperation with EU and North Seas countries. The Memorandum of Understanding with the North Seas Energy Cooperation…

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Society needs net zero and
green infrastructure will deliver it

Net zero is fast becoming the world’s best answer to stopping climate change. The UK became the world’s first major economy to pass laws to end our contribution to climate change, committing the nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.

Other governments have followed including Japan and Canada, plus the full 27 countries of the EU. Governments with proposed legislation include South Korea and Chile, whilst 37 other governments have a policy document that should lead to proposed legislation – this list includes the USA, China and Brazil.

Net zero looks set to be adopted as the best strategy to protect us and the natural world from rising global temperatures by over 150 nations within the next few years with the vast majority aiming for 2050.

Why are governments opting for 2050 or 2060? Because green infrastructure will be the workhorse of net zero, and green infrastructure programmes take time, and some require billions of pounds in investment.

Events

Biogas trade bodies and companies call for an urgent rethink on GHG Protocol guidance for corporate biomethane use reporting

Over 50 biogas and biomethane trade associations and companies from around the world have written to the World Resources Institute (WRI), administrator of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (1), calling for a rethink of its position on the use of…

UK and United Arab Emirates agree to boost energy security and unlock investment

The UK and UAE governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will help facilitate the sharing of technical knowledge, advice, skills and expertise, opening up new avenues for cooperation on energy and climate,…

Business Secretary in talks with Saudi Arabia to advance commercial collaboration in UK space based solar

The UK and Saudi Arabian governments discussed ambitious plans yesterday (Thursday 12 January), for collaboration in space and innovation, including the potential to invest in the development of space based solar power. Business Secretary…