Future challenges in energy and climate change policy: evidence call

The UK is committed, under the 2008 Climate Change Act, to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 80% (from the 1990 baseline) by 2050. Significantly reducing GHG emissions from the energy sector by 2030 is considered to be a critical first step towards meeting this target. A more efficient, low-carbon energy system should be achieved, however, while maintaining security of energy supply and minimising the cost of energy to consumers – often referred to as the ‘energy trilemma’.  

This inquiry will explore what a UK energy system, that successfully tackles the energy trilemma, would look like by 2030. It will also explore what challenges will need to be overcome during the next Parliament (2015-2020) to help us get there.

The Committee invites responses addressing one or both of the following issues:

• What are the greatest challenges in UK energy and climate change policy over the next Parliament (2015-2020)?
• What would a UK energy system, that successfully tackles the energy trilemma, look like by 2030 and beyond?