Leaving the EU: implications for UK energy policy inquiry launched

The UK energy sector has a number of existing links with the European Union, through trade, directives and interconnection. While Member States, including the UK, retain sovereignty over their energy mix, parts of UK energy policy have been driven by EU-wide directives and proposals. The UK’s exit from the European Union raises a number of questions that the Government will need to consider carefully when the country’s exit from the European block is being negotiated.

Through this inquiry, the Committee aims to understand the implications of the UK’s departure from the EU on UK energy policy, and determine which policy areas will need to be addressed during the exit negotiations. It is seeking guidance on an appropriate timeline for these developments.