UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3738
Great British Energy Act 2025
[As Introduced]
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The Great British Energy Act 2025 establishes a new stateowned energy company tasked with investing in renewable energy projects across the UK, particularly in wind, solar, and other clean energy infrastructure. The legislation aims to reduce the UK's dependence on fossil fuels, create jobs in the green energy sector, and help meet climate commitments. The bill grants the company powers to develop projects, form partnerships with private companies, and operate competitively within the energy market.
Presented by Ed Miliband
supported by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
supported by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count70 votes
7% Aye · 593% No · 65
MPs' vote472 MPs
76% Ayes · 36124% Noes · 111
The democratic gap
69% , a wide gap
Outcome mismatch, the public would block this bill, but Parliament passed it.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading25 Jul 2024
- 2nd reading5 Sept 2024
- Committee stage8 Oct 2024
- Report stage29 Oct 2024
- 3rd reading29 Oct 2024
Lords
- 1st reading30 Oct 2024
- 2nd reading18 Nov 2024
- Committee stage3 Dec 2024
- Report stage11 Feb 2025
- 3rd reading25 Feb 2025
Royal Assent15 May 2025
