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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is responsible for ensuring the UK’s energy security, promoting clean energy, and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions. It oversees energy policy, regulation, and innovation to support sustainable economic growth and environmental goals.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
110

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
9.2

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
1563

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
24.1

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
0%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
100%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

318 articles

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Pension boost for mineworkers lands before Christmas

Pension boost for mineworkers lands before Christmas

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Almost 40,000 former mineworkers across the UK receive first pension increase....

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First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne

First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Energy Secretary and Minister for Industry attended first Clean Energy Jobs Fair at the Port of Tyne in North East England....

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UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site

UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Grangemouth workers and the community will benefit from jobs and investment as UK government backs a new biotech project on the site....

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Great British Energy backs Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Great British Energy backs Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Great British Energy backs renewable schemes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....

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Nuclear 2025 conference: Energy Secretary speech

Nuclear 2025 conference: Energy Secretary speech

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband spoke at the Nuclear Industry Association's Nuclear 2025 conference....

What does the Autumn Budget mean for your energy bills?

What does the Autumn Budget mean for your energy bills?

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Billpayers to benefit from an average of £150 off the costs of energy bills....

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North Sea Future Plan for fair, managed and prosperous transition

North Sea Future Plan for fair, managed and prosperous transition

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Government sets out plan to manage existing North Sea oil and gas fields, protect jobs and grow clean energy industries....

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Taskforce calls for radical reset of nuclear regulation in UK

Taskforce calls for radical reset of nuclear regulation in UK

Monday, 24 November 2025

Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce publishes final report and calls for radical reset of overly complex nuclear regulatory system....

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New Energy Resilience Strategy to better protect infrastructure

New Energy Resilience Strategy to better protect infrastructure

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

A new government strategy will help safeguard critical energy infrastructure and protect consumers and businesses from costly disruption. ...

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Discounts for families to keep warm in winter and cool in summer

Discounts for families to keep warm in winter and cool in summer

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Boiler Upgrade Scheme has been expanded to include air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries giving families more choice in how they upgrade their home...

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Schools to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels

Schools to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels

Monday, 17 November 2025

Schools across England to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels....

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North Wales to pioneer UK’s first small modular reactors

North Wales to pioneer UK’s first small modular reactors

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Anglesey set for thousands of new jobs as Prime Minister confirms Wylfa will host UK's first small modular nuclear reactors....

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Delivering the Energy Mission – progress to date and next steps

Delivering the Energy Mission – progress to date and next steps

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Speech by Energy Minister Michael Shanks to the Cornwall Insight annual energy conference 2025....

New DESNZ Interim Permanent Secretary announced

New DESNZ Interim Permanent Secretary announced

Friday, 31 October 2025

Clive Maxwell appointed as new Interim Permanent Secretary....

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Climate plan captures clean energy benefits and boosts investment

Climate plan captures clean energy benefits and boosts investment

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Working families and businesses will benefit from clean energy and climate action, as the government seizes the opportunities of the clean energy econ...

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Families to receive letters confirming £150 off energy bills

Families to receive letters confirming £150 off energy bills

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

More than quarter of a million families to receive letters confirming they will get £150 off their energy bills this winter through the Warm Home Disc...

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NHS sites to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels

NHS sites to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels

Friday, 24 October 2025

More NHS sites across England to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels. ...

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Clean energy jobs boom to see 15,000 new jobs in communities across Wales

Clean energy jobs boom to see 15,000 new jobs in communities across Wales

Thursday, 23 October 2025

A generation of young people in Wales will benefit from clean energy jobs, under plans announced by the UK government as part of its clean energy supe...

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Greater protection for families and businesses in energy market

Greater protection for families and businesses in energy market

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Stronger protections and consumer rights to be introduced for families and businesses when things go wrong in the energy market....

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New DESNZ Chief Scientific Adviser appointed

New DESNZ Chief Scientific Adviser appointed

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has appointed Professor Emily Shuckburgh to the role of Chief Scientific Adviser....

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Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs

Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Clean energy will bring 400,000 extra jobs by 2030, with high demand for roles including plumbers, electricians and welders....

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Energy Secretary speech to Energy UK conference 2025

Energy Secretary speech to Energy UK conference 2025

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

The Energy Secretary delivered a speech on energy security and clean power, at Energy UK's annual conference in London....

Government has approved enough clean energy to power 7.5 million homes

Government has approved enough clean energy to power 7.5 million homes

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Government approves Tillbridge Solar Farm, a major new solar project. ...

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Great British Energy to extend solar scheme to military sites

Great British Energy to extend solar scheme to military sites

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Great British Energy to roll out solar on military land, schools and hospitals, and more protections for clean energy workers....

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Great British Energy solar panels cut bills for NHS and schools

Great British Energy solar panels cut bills for NHS and schools

Thursday, 25 September 2025

The first 5 NHS sites have been fitted with Great British Energy solar panels, along with 3 more schools, to be joined by 8 more schools in autumn....

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Pioneering carbon capture projects ready for construction

Pioneering carbon capture projects ready for construction

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Two carbon capture projects in North Wales and North West England have signed contracts, ready to begin construction and securing hundreds of jobs. ...

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Clean energy and jobs from publicly owned Great British Energy

Clean energy and jobs from publicly owned Great British Energy

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has set out his vision for Great British Energy, the UK’s publicly-owned clean power company....

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69th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement

69th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement

Monday, 15 September 2025

Minister Katie White delivered the UK's National Statement at the International Atomic Energy Agency's 2025 General Conference. ...

Golden age of nuclear delivers UK US deal on energy security

Golden age of nuclear delivers UK US deal on energy security

Sunday, 14 September 2025

New jobs and growth as companies in the UK and United States sign major new deals to turbocharge the build-out of new nuclear power stations. ...

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North Sea energy: speech by Michael Shanks at the Offshore Europe Conference 2025

North Sea energy: speech by Michael Shanks at the Offshore Europe Conference 2025

Monday, 01 September 2025

Energy Minister Michael Shanks delivered a speech at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Offshore Europe Conference 2025....

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