The Energy for Recovery series of events focussed on the challenges and opportunities brought about the covid-19 pandemic for the UK energy sector. The events were held for PRASEG MPs and Peers primarily, and were used to introduce a range of ideas and perspectives to support policy making.
All events took place between May and July 2020 and can be re-watched on the PRASEG YouTube account or via the links below.
How can we build back better after Covid-19?
This joint event took place on Thursday 21 May 2020 with the following speakers.
- Krishnan Guru-Murthy - Lead Anchor, Channel 4 News (Moderator)
- Prof Mariana Mazzucato - Founding Director of the UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose
- Prof Sir Michael Marmot - Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at UCL
- Sir David King - former Government Chief Scientist
- Prof Tim Jackson - Professor of Sustainable Development and Director of the Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity
Full video: here
Powering the Recovery to Net Zero - Responsibilities, opportunities and challenges facing the UK energy industry
This joint event took place on Thursday 18 June 2020 with the following speakers.
- Bim Afolami MP (Chair, PRASEG)
- Alan Brown MP (Vice Chair, PRASEG)
- Caroline Lucas MP (Vice Chair, PRASEG)
- Sam Hollister (Energy UK)
- Isabella O’Dowd (Climate Change Specialist, WWF)
- Guy Newey (Director of Strategy & Performance, Energy Systems Catapult)
Full video: here
The Outlook for Renewables in a Changing Climate for Fossil Fuels
This event took place on Thursday 25th July with:
- Alan Whitehead MP (PRASEG Vice Chair)
- Bim Afolami MP (PRASEG Chair)
- Alan Brown MP (PRASEG Vice Chair)
- Dr Faith Birol (Executive Director, International Energy Agency)
Full video: here
A National Energy Efficiency Strategy for a Sustainable Recovery
This event took place on Thursday 2nd July with the following speakers:
- Alan Brown MP (Vice Chair, PRASEG)
- Bim Afolami MP (Chair, PRASEG)
- Caroline Lucas MP (Vice Chair, PRASEG)
- Selaine Saxby MP
- Lord Stunell
- Mike Lewis (CEO, E.ON UK)
- Julie Hirigoyen (CEO, UK Green Building Council)
- Tom Burke (Chairman, E3G)
- Ross Armstrong (CEO, Warmworks)
Full video: here
UK Energy Infrastructure Priorities and the Covid-19 Recovery
This event took place on Thursday 9th July with the following speakers:
- Darren Jones MP (Vice Chair, PRASEG; Chair of the BEIS Select Cttee)
- Bim Afolami MP (Chair, PRASEG)
- Duncan Baker MP
- Alan Brown MP
- Sir John Armitt (Chair, National Infrastructure Commission)
- Alistair Phillips-Davies (CEO, SSE)
Full video: here