Industry News Roundup June 2026
Monday 29/06 – Energy Market Reform Remains a Key Industry Focus
Discussions across the energy sector continued to focus on electricity market reform, network investment and the transition towards a more flexible energy system. Industry stakeholders highlighted the importance of balancing affordability, security of supply and decarbonisation as the UK progresses towards its long-term energy objectives.
Tuesday 30/06 – Growing Demand for Energy Data and Digitalisation
Organisations across the energy sector reported increasing demand for improved data visibility, operational reporting and digital services. Investment in data platforms, automation and system integration continues to support more informed decision-making and enhanced customer service outcomes.
Friday 26/06 – DESNZ announces the launch of a new taskforce to increase the UK’s preparedness for the security impacts of climate change.
Thursday 25/06 – DESNZ publishes several statistical releases.
Wednesday 24/06 – The Climate Change Committee publishes its annual assessment of the Government’s progress in reducing emissions. NESO issues and then cancels an Electricity Margin Notice for the period 19:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs that day.
Tuesday 23/06 – NESO publishes its early view of winter 2026/27 electricity outlook. National Gas publishes its Gas Winter Review for 2025/26.
Monday 22/06 – The Scottish Government announces almost £1.7mn for three offshore wind skills projects under the Offshore Wind Skills Programme.
Friday 19/06 – Ofgem publishes its policy on repetitive re-trading and its interaction with existing market rules, following on from the Government’s Reformed National Pricing Delivery Plan.
Thursday 18/06 – It is announced that the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is due to scrutinise the draft National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy Generation by 30 November 2026.
Wednesday 17/06 – The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee publishes a report as part of its inquiry – Unlocking community energy at scale – urging the Government to prioritise community energy in the clean power transition.
Tuesday 16/06 – UK Research and Innovation announces a package of offshore wind innovation initiatives to accelerate technology deployment, business growth, and industrial-scale manufacturing capability in the UK.
Monday 15/06 – The Government publishes updated artificial intelligence (AI) 2030 scenarios exploring how different trajectories of AI development could shape the economy, labour markets, and critical infrastructure, including the energy sector.
Friday 12/06 – DESNZ publishes a rapid evidence assessment of international best practice in electricity transmission infrastructure delivery.
Thursday 11/06 – The Environmental Audit Committee publishes the Government’s response to its report on the Seventh Carbon Budget, covering 2038 to 2042.
Wednesday 10/06 – DESNZ confirms that Round 12 of the Green Heat Network Fund is open for applications until 25 September.
Tuesday 09/06 – The Department for Transport and the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles publish the Terms of Reference for a review into the cost of public electric vehicle charging.
Monday 08/06 – DESNZ updates its National Policy Statements for energy infrastructure collection to include details of the Draft National Policy Statement for fusion energy generation consultation.
Friday 05/06 – DESNZ publishes the Fair Work Charter signatories list for the Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 8 Clean Industry Bonus.
Thursday 04/06 – DESNZ opens a call for evidence on assessing the case for community batteries, seeking views on the opportunities, potential benefits, the barriers to delivery, and how safety may be ensured.
Wednesday 03/06 – The Competition and Markets Authority announces that the Subsidy Advice Unit has accepted a request to prepare an advisory report for the Department for Transport on its proposed Low Carbon Fuels Fund subsidy scheme.
Tuesday 02/06 – The UK Government announced its proposed level for the Seventh Carbon Budget, setting a science-led target of ~87% emissions reduction for the period 2038-42 (relative to the 1990 baseline). The Contracts for Difference Allocation Round Resource Portal issues an update highlighting the UK Government’s recent response to its consultation on proposed refinements for Allocation Round 8 of the CfD scheme.
Monday 01/06 – DESNZ published the second part of the Government response to its consultation on proposed refinements for Allocation Round (AR) 8 and future rounds of the Contracts for Difference scheme
Written By Graham Paul
