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Energy Independence Bill

Government Bill

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 4 November 2026 at 13:41

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Long title

A Bill to Make provision about the regulation of the energy sector; about energy schemes; about heat networks; about the Independent System Operator and Planner; about the North Sea Transition Authority and activities relating to petroleum; about the Mining Remediation Authority and coal-mining operations; about hydrogen power; about employment rights for offshore workers; about the energy efficiency of properties in the private rented sector; about radioactive waste; about fees relating to the assessment and certification of fuels and fireplaces; and for connected purposes.

Sponsoring department

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Labour, Peckham

Current version of the Bill

Bill 176 2026-27 (as introduced) - pdf
4 November 2026
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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