Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The UK Government department responsible for energy policy, energy security and net zero policy.

Abbreviation: DESNZ

Also used as: Energy Security and Net Zero, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is responsible for energy policy, energy security, climate change mitigation and the transition to net zero. Its work can include electricity and gas markets, energy bills, nuclear power, renewables, carbon capture, energy efficiency and climate policy. It is likely to appear in summaries involving Ofgem, energy prices, infrastructure, fuel security and emissions targets.

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