Building an energy system that delivers for all

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh addressed Energy UK’s annual conference, thanking industry leaders for maintaining power supplies and investing in infrastructure despite economic and political challenges. She highlighted their role in turning policy ambition into tangible projects that underpin the country’s future. Fahnbulleh praised their resilience and emphasised the importance of continued collaboration between government and industry to address the energy system’s shortcomings. The speech marked the start of a broader government initiative focused on national renewal.

Fahnbulleh outlined the government’s 10-year plan to revitalise the economy, including reindustrialising neglected regions and ensuring affordable access to essential services. She stressed that energy is central to this vision but acknowledged the current system fails consumers by driving up costs. The government aims to address affordability while positioning the UK as a forward-looking and confident nation. The plan reflects a commitment to systemic change rather than incremental improvements.

The Energy Secretary highlighted the UK’s vulnerability to volatile global fossil fuel markets, which expose households and businesses to price shocks from international conflicts. She reiterated the government’s commitment to reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels by accelerating homegrown clean power generation. Fahnbulleh framed the shift as both an economic necessity and a strategic priority to stabilise energy costs. The approach prioritises domestic energy security alongside climate goals.

Fahnbulleh cited the government’s progress in delivering its clean power mission, noting £100 billion in private investment unlocked in just two years. She emphasised that the target was designed to create confidence and momentum in the energy sector, not merely as a numerical goal. The speech underscored the partnership between government policy and private sector action in driving this transformation. The focus remains on translating investment into tangible improvements for consumers and businesses.