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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3311

Energy Act 2023

[As Introduced]
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The Energy Act 2023 is a law designed to speed up the UK's shift towards cleaner energy sources and reduce dependence on gas and oil. It gives the government powers to encourage renewable energy development, modernize the electricity system, and help consumers use less energy.

Presented by Lord Callanan
supported by Grant Shapps.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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The people's count22 votes
5% Aye · 195% No · 21
MPs' vote472 MPs
76% Ayes · 36124% Noes · 111
The democratic gap

71% , a wide gap

Outcome mismatch, the public would block this bill, but Parliament passed it.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading25 Apr 2023
  • 2nd reading9 May 2023
  • Committee stage23 May 2023
  • Report stage5 Sept 2023
  • 3rd reading5 Sept 2023

Lords

  • 1st reading6 Jul 2022
  • 2nd reading19 Jul 2022
  • Committee stage5 Sept 2022
  • Report stage28 Mar 2023
  • 3rd reading24 Apr 2023
Royal Assent26 Oct 2023