Electric vehicles and Alternative fuels for transport

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Practice Note: The Energy White Paper—an overview [Archived] considers some of the key measures announced in the Energy White Paper published by the former UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on 14 December 2020 and their expected impact on the energy sector. It also provides a comprehensive overview of all commitments announced. The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) was established on 7 February 2023 and has taken over the energy portfolio of the former BEIS, which no longer exists
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Commission consults on minimum sustainability requirements for public net zero technology contracts

The European Commission has launched a consultation on a draft implementing regulation that will establish minimum environmental sustainability requirements for public procurement of clean technologies under the EU Net Zero Industry Act. The regulation will set mandatory requirements for contracting authorities and entities engaged in procurement procedures for net-zero technology contracts, including wind power, heat pumps and grid technologies. The implementing regulation supplements Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 and aims to standardise environmental sustainability criteria in public procurement across the EU. The consultation is open for feedback from 16 September 2025 to 14 October 2025.

DESNZ publishes statement of strategic priorities for Great British Energy

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a statement of strategic priorities for Great British Energy (GBE), setting out the Secretary of State's strategic direction and priorities for the publicly-owned company in accordance with section 5 of the GBE Act 2025 and detailing how it will drive clean energy deployment across the UK. The statement identifies three key focus areas: (1) investing in and developing emerging and established technologies and assets needed for Clean Power 2030 and beyond; (2) strengthening domestic supply chains to build long-term resilience and economic growth; and (3) supporting the expansion of local and community energy, working with government to deliver a Local Power Plan that ensures communities benefit from the clean energy transition. GBE will produce a strategic plan within six months, outlining how it will deliver on these objectives. The government has also set a target for GBE to begin generating returns from its commercial activities by 2030 and to have a self-financing plan in place by then, with profits reinvested into clean energy projects.

Commission opens call for evidence on EU energy security framework revision

The European Commission has opened a call for evidence to gather input on the planned revision of the EU energy security framework. The Commission intends to table a proposal for the revised framework in Q1 2026. The revision seeks to address existing gaps and respond to emerging risks in the EU energy system, including physical and cyber threats to critical infrastructure, climate change-related risks and geopolitical challenges. Alongside this broader call for evidence, the Commission will conduct targeted consultations for stakeholders with technical expertise. The call for evidence closes on 13 October 2025.

Commission publishes Strategic Action Plan for small modular reactors

The European Commission's Industrial Alliance for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has published its Strategic Action Plan outlining ten actions for SMR deployment in Europe by the early 2030s. The plan, developed by an alliance of more than 350 stakeholders established in February 2024, addresses regulatory frameworks, market development, supply chain enhancement and R&D. The initiative aims to support the EU's carbon-neutral goals while maintaining industrial competitiveness and collaborating with the recently endorsed Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) on innovative nuclear technologies.