Local authorities face unprecedented challenges, from budget constraints to the cost-of-living crisis, while navigating transformative demands. To navigate this complex landscape, local authorities must expand their capacities and embrace digital transformation, positioning themselves for a greener, more sustainable future.

In April 2022, the UK Prime Minister announced a groundbreaking vision for a cleaner and more affordable energy future that would bolster long-term energy independence, security, and prosperity. The British Energy Security Strategy was unveiled, outlining plans to fast-track the deployment of wind, new nuclear, solar, and hydrogen technologies, all while supporting the domestic production of oil and gas in the near term. This strategic initiative is set to propel the UK towards generating 95% of its electricity from low-carbon sources by 2030. Moreover, the strategy seamlessly integrates with the Prime Minister's 'Ten-Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution' and the overarching 'Net Zero Strategy'. Furthermore, in Spring 2023, the government announced its blueprint for the future of energy through the 'Powering up Britain' plan. By bringing together the British Energy Security Plan and Net Zero Growth Plan, this policy outlines how the government will enhance the country's energy security, seize the economic opportunities of the transition, and deliver on their net zero commitments.

The Institute of Government & Public Policy's Second National Energy and Sustainability Conference 2024 is a two-day event that centres around energy transition and the evolving energy landscape within the public sector. This conference will bring together thought leaders and industry experts who will explore economic growth opportunities, funding options for green projects, and strategies for upskilling the workforce to meet the growing demand for green jobs. The event will also explore critical topics like the transition to zero-emission vehicles, promoting green public transportation, advancing sustainable building practices, environmental protection, and the roadmap to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Join us for the Second National Energy and Sustainability Conference 2024: Shaping the UK's Energy Landscape, and discover how to meet green targets and enhance efficiency, propelling the nation toward a more sustainable, secure, and economically prosperous energy future.