Bill Esterson has been elected as Chair of the Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.
As Chair, Mr Esterson will oversee efforts to meet clean power targets by 2030 and address the associated challenges and opportunities.
His role will include consulting with stakeholders from government, industry, trade unions and the scientific community.
Bill Esterson said: “I am very grateful to have been elected Chair of the Committee working on one of the greatest questions of our time: how to support and manage the transition to a net zero economy, securely and sustainably powered by decarbonised energy.
“There are many challenges in reaching the objective of net zero and these are matched by the opportunities for lower bills, jobs, energy security and reducing emissions.”
