Letter from Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (HTML)
Updated 19 May 2023
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1 Victoria Street
London
Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP
Secretary of State
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
21 April 2023
Dear Dame Angela and Lord Browne,
I’d like to congratulate Dame Angela on your appointment to the role of Government
Chief Scientific Advisor and thank both of you for your work across government
science and engineering.
As you set out in early 2O2O through a set of recommendations, achieving net zero is
a unique, complex challenge and requires transformation of our existing systems,
and the challenge is rich with opportunity for economic growth. Creating a
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero means there is now a department whose
primary focus alongside energy security is driving overall delivery of net zero and
maximising the economic opportunity the transition presents.
I agree on the ongoing importance of involving system experts and engineers in
tackling the net zero challenge. Building on the Net Zero Review’s
recommendations, especially the development of the technology roadmaps and
supply chain assessment are priority areas to focus on next, as we jointly look to
further embed system tools in net zero policy and implementation.
My department would be delighted to draw on the expertise and support of the
Council in a more frequent manner going forward. I have asked my officials to talk to
colleagues on the Council’s secretariat about this.
I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you both.
Yours Sincerely,
RT HON GRANT SHAPPS MP
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero