Net Zero Week in Parliament 2027

The UK's official national awareness week is coming back to Parliament on the 5 - 6 July, 2027. The events below are from the 2026 agenda.

About

Net Zero Week is the UK’s official national awareness week, tackling all things net zero. The government and industry-backed initiative is holding its third Net Zero Week in Parliament in July 2027. MPs and civil servants are encouraged to attend the agenda.

18:00 - 20:00
Hosted by Net Zero Week in Parliament and Balfour Beatty
Terrace Dining Room B, Palace of Westminster

DINNER | Net Zero Week in Parliament

Join Mike Reader MP and Balfour Beatty for an evening of great food and good conversation in the Palace of Westminster.

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09:00 - 10:30
Hosted by Centre for Energy Policy, University of Strathclyde
Room U, Portcullis House

BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLE | Affordable Energy Bills in a Volatile World

As energy markets face continued volatility driven by global conflict and geopolitical uncertainty, delivering affordable energy bills has become a central policy challenge. This Net Zero Week roundtable will explore why affordability must sit at the heart of the transition, drawing on research showing that vulnerable households, including those with protected characteristics, are most exposed to high energy costs. The discussion will examine practical policy solutions, including the balance between direct bill support and long-term measures such as energy efficiency, and the case for recovering low carbon policy costs through taxation. The session builds on work from the Centre for Energy Policy, EDRC, and UKERC.

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11:10 - 12:45
Hosted by the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology)
Room U, Portcullis House

DROP-IN SESSION | Hydrogen for a Net Zero UK: Building a Secure, Scalable and Resilient Hydrogen Economy

Join us for a drop-in session with keynote speakers to explore the findings of a new Green Paper from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), developed in partnership with Cranfield University, examining the role hydrogen can play in delivering the UK's net zero ambitions. Hydrogen has the potential to be a critical enabler in sectors where direct electrification is impractical or uneconomic, including heavy industry, long-haul transport and long-duration energy storage. This event will bring together policymakers and experts to discuss the findings in the Green Paper “Hydrogen for a Net Zero UK: Building a Secure, Scalable and Resilient Hydrogen Economy”. Exploring ways in which the UK can unlock a secure, scalable and resilient hydrogen economy, and the practical steps needed to accelerate deployment through coordinated action on infrastructure, skills, finance, regulation and safety.

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13:00 - 14:30
Hosted by Energy Research Accelerator (ERA)
Room T, Portcullis House

LUNCH ROUNDTABLE | Advancing the UK Battery Sector

The Energy Research Accelerator will convene a high-level roundtable to examine the UK’s position in the rapidly evolving global battery landscape. As energy storage becomes central to net zero and industrial growth, the discussion will focus on how the UK can strengthen competitiveness and capture greater economic value. Key themes will include: National challenges and global positioning, the role of the UK battery ecosystem, innovation and emerging technologies, skills and workforce development, policy and investment environment. Panellists will include representatives from the battery manufacturing industry, leading academics in the sector, and end users of these technologies. The roundtable will aim to identify clear, actionable priorities to strengthen the UK battery sector and support its role in the energy transition.

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15:00 - 16:30
Hosted by Amentum
Room Q, Portcullis House

AFTERNOON TEA ROUNDTABLE | Powering Data Centres: How can the UK ensure a ready supply of secure energy to meet the demand of AI?

With the increasing need for greater digital infrastructure, data centres have become an essential part of the UK’s economic future, ambitions around AI development, and also national resilience. In 2024, the UK had approximately 1.6 GW of data centre capacity across the country, which could rise to as much as 6.3 GW by 2030. Amidst the ongoing energy challenges facing the world, this roundtable discussion will consider the numerous energy sources available to us, including small modular reactors, and look to answer the question of how the increasing number of data centres are to be powered.

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18:30 - 20:30
Hosted by Net Zero Week in Parliament and Beyondly
Terrace Dining Room A, Palace of Westminster

DRINKS RECEPTION | Net Zero Week in Parliament

Join Wera Hobhouse MP and Beyondly for drinks and canapes as we discuss Net Zero Beyond Borders - Why international alignment is critical to real-world impact. In a world where supply chains, regulation, and environmental impact extend far beyond national boundaries, achieving Net Zero requires more than isolated action; it demands international alignment, collaboration, and shared ambition. This event will explore why cross-border coordination is essential to delivering meaningful, real-world outcomes. From evolving policy frameworks to sector-specific challenges such as packaging, carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAM), and textiles, we will reflect on the issues shaping the current landscape.

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Sponsor

Mike Reader MP is the Government's Business Champion for Construction and a Member of the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee. Mike brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as an executive-level leader in the construction industry. With nearly two decades in the sector, Mike is a passionate advocate for sustainable building practices and clean energy solutions. His background in civil engineering and project management informs his approach to environmental policy and infrastructure development. In Parliament, Mike champions initiatives that promote green technology, improve energy efficiency, and support the growth of the construction and built environment sector. He is committed to driving forward policies that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship, ensuring a sustainable future for Northampton South and beyond.

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Andrew Bowie MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland and Shadow Minister of State for Energy.

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Wera Hobhouse MP is a Member of the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee and a prominent advocate for climate action. Wera served as the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Energy and Climate Change, and Transport for over five years, until September 2024. She is a vocal proponent of strong environmental policies, focusing on the urgency of addressing the climate crisis and promoting sustainability. She is dedicated to pushing for ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions, transition to renewable energy, and protect biodiversity. As a committed campaigner, Wera has consistently emphasised the need for bold, science-backed policies and works to ensure that climate change is prioritised at both the national and international levels. Her leadership is crucial in shaping the UK's green future.

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James Naish MP. Before entering parliament, James worked full-time in the energy industry, leading large consumer programmes including smart metering, faster customer switching and price control business planning (2023-2028). He has also been involved with the green energy agenda as a Councillor and Council Leader, helping to secure the UK’s first fusion prototype energy plant for Bassetlaw in the north of Nottinghamshire, and promoting Local Area Energy Planning across the county. James works across industry as a Vice President of the Association for Decentralised Energy and is committed to helping the new government using his professional background. He was elected as the new MP for Rushcliffe in July 2024.

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Bill Esterson has been MP for Sefton Central since 2010 and was elected Chair of the Commons Select Committee for Energy Security and Net Zero in September 2024. He has previously held the position of Shadow Minister for Transport, Shadow Minister for Business and Industry, Shadow Minister for International Trade and Shadow Minister for Small Business. Mr Esterson started and grew two businesses between 1995 and 2010 and was a local councillor before entering parliament. He graduated from Leeds University in 1990 with BSc Hons in Maths and Philosophy and trained as a chartered accountant after graduating.

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Claire Young MP, Member of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.

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Victoria Collins MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Science, Innovation & Technology.

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Perran Moon MP is the Government’s Business Champion for Renewables, Critical Minerals and Electric Vehicles. Prior to his election in July 2024, Perran worked for 30 years in the UK automotive market and was latterly the Director of a national electric vehicle charging company that only used renewable energy. He represents Camborne, Redruth and Hayle in Cornwall, which arguably boasts the UK’s widest cluster of renewable and critical minerals opportunities, including onshore wind, offshore wind, geothermal, tidal, solar, tin, lithium and tungsten. Perran is a passionate campaigner for net zero and a fierce critic of blockers of the UK’s transition to a renewable energy-based economy.

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Dr Scott Arthur MP, Member of the Transport Select Committee.

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Graham Leadbitter MP, Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero - Science, Innovation and Technology - and Transport.

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Graeme Downie MP, Member of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.

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Will Stone MP is the Government’s Business Champion for Net Zero and assigned with the task of ensuring businesses feel confident in pursuing their aims in a sustainable and climate cohesive way. Will is a passionate advocate for supporting businesses and helping them enter the 21st century, through greater take up of green initiatives like electrifying their vehicle fleet, utilising green power or promoting investment in the areas of the future. Most of all he is committed to ensuring that industrial centres of the 20th and 19th centuries are not left behind in the green revolution and instead are able to capitalise on both the economic and social opportunities the green revolution will bring.

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Lauren Edwards was elected as the Labour MP for Rochester and Strood in July 2024. Prior to this she was the Medway Council Cabinet Member for Economic and Social Regeneration and Inward Investment and worked as a Manager in financial regulation at the Bank of England, with a spell seconded to HM Treasury. She has also worked for the Communication Workers Union and for several Labour MPs in Westminster. She co-chairs the Skills, Employment and Careers APPG as well as others relating to Digital Money and Markets, Insurance and Financial Services. She is also Vice-Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Select Committee.

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Andrew George MP, Former Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Mr Jonathan Brash MP, Member of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.

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The Rt Hon. the Lord Rooker.

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The Rt Hon. the Lord Taylor of Holbeach CBE.

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Mike Martin is the Liberal Democrat MP for Tunbridge Wells. He is a member of the Defence Select Committee and the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy as well as the Net Zero APPG. Mike graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Biological Sciences and is a Senior Fellow at King’s College London. He is a former British army officer who served multiple tours in Helmand, Afghanistan. Since leaving the army, he has also had other leadership roles, including as a senior executive in a global charity working to bring different people and organisations together to solve problems.

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