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EDF

Meetings with ministers

92

In the last 12 months

20

Different ministers

22

Lobbying firms used

1

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
11 May 2026Chris McDonaldDBTTo discuss UK infrastructure policy
30 April 2026Patrick VallanceDESNZTo discuss areas UK nuclear programmes of relevance to EDF
27 April 2026Ed MilibandDESNZConvening of the inaugural Clean Energy Jobs Plan Steering Group to discuss workforce and skills delivery, with a focus in this meeting on the Clean Energy Fair Work Charter
21 April 2026Martin McCluskeyDESNZMeetings with individual stakeholders to discuss the publication of the Ofgem Review
13 April 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss UK AI ambition and where flexibility fits into that
26 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZChancellor chaired roundtable to discuss energy supply, resilience and cost of living in light of Middle East conflict
19 March 2026Minister McCluskeyDESNZRoundtable with suppliers to discuss Renewables Obligation (RO) to Exchequer
16 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss on ground mount solar, Allocation Round 7 (AR7) results, rooftop solar and delivering the ambition set out in the Warm Homes Plan (WHP)
12 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZEnergy suppliers roundtable to discuss Middle East conflict and it's implications for energy markets and consumers
12 March 2026Minister McCluskeyDESNZRoundtable to discuss energy security with suppliers
10 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss solutions to infrastructure security and resilience issues facing critical energy infrastructure
5 March 2026Minister McCluskeyDESNZRoundtable with suppliers to discuss Renewables Obligation (RO) to Exchequer
3 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C projects
26 February 2026Minister VallanceDESNZTo discuss progress on Hinkley Point C
24 February 2026Minister McCluskeyDESNZTo discuss Energy Company Obligation (ECO), Warm Homes Plan (WHP), Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS), regulations and consumer protection
10 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss the onshore wind and solar results
14 January 2026Minister McDonaldDESNZTo discuss the Clean Energy Jobs Plan
18 December 2025Patrick VallanceDESNZTo discuss Sizewell B's operations
27 November 2025Martin McCluskeyDESNZPost-budget stakeholder call
3 November 2025Patrick VallanceDESNZTo discuss progress on Hinkley Point C
16 October 2025Michael ShanksDESNZDiscussions surrounding launching an Energy Resilience Strategy
6 October 2025Martin McCluskeyDESNZIntroductory meeting to discuss priorities
16 September 2025Daniel TomlinsonHMTTo discuss VAT relief on business donations of goods to charity
16 September 2025Patrick VallanceDESNZTo discuss EDF's work in the UK
12 September 2025Patrick VallanceDESNZTo discuss the work of the department
8 September 2025Torsten BellDWPRoundtable to discuss Defined Benefit Surplus Extraction
3 September 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss Small Medium Reactor (SMR) projects, investment, planning and nuclear regulation
18 August 2025Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed the Clean Energy Jobs Plan and next steps
22 July 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable to discuss the investment and the energy sector
22 July 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo convene investors in Sizewell C to celebrate the achievement of final investment decision
17 July 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C, and to look forward to the next phases of these projects
14 July 2025Justin MaddersDBTPanel discussion hosted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and Prospect to discuss the Government's role in ensuring key labour market institutions can support employers and trade unions in adapting to the measures introduced by the Government's plan to Make Work Pay
30 June 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the AI Energy Council to discuss energy systems and energy capacity for data centres
20 June 2025Peter KyleDSITSecond meeting of the AI Energy Council, jointly chaired with DESNZ SoS. Discussed energy demands for the UK's compute ambition and future energy needs with regulators and representatives from the energy and tech sectors.
9 June 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the government's announcement of support for new Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Sizewell C
4 June 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss UK/EU trade
2 June 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss with suppliers how the Energy Ombudsman's service can be improved for consumers
19 May 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on Government's review of Ofgem
15 May 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on Government's review of Ofgem
30 April 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on the Warm Homes Plan and engaging consumers with home installations
28 April 2025Poppy GustafssonDBTTo discuss attendees' existing UK investments and business experiences across different industries
8 April 2025Peter KyleDSITInaugral AI Energy Council; terms of reference agreed
8 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the AI Energy Council to discuss AI-related energy demand
7 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce to discuss the Onshore Wind Strategy
7 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the DESNZ/DWP Clean Energy Workforce Forum to discuss skills and workforce needs in the clean energy sector
7 April 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss reforms to reduce the burden of regulation, tackle complexity, reduce uncertainty and challenge excessive risk aversion in the regulatory system
3 April 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss upcoming onshore wind meeting
1 April 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss energy pricing reform, consumer costs and the energy market
31 March 2025Sarah JonesDESNZMeeting of the Office of Clean Energy Jobs Roundtable to discuss the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy with Trade Union General Secretaries
31 March 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Office of Clean Energy Jobs Roundtable to discuss the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy with Trade Union General Secretaries
13 March 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss zonal pricing, the solar industry, skills in the energy sector and communication with other HMG departments
12 March 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Clean Energy Sector Council to discuss the Clean Energy Industries Plan, and industrial strategy
5 March 2025Philip HuntDESNZRoundtable with nuclear industry to discuss ways we can work together to address supply chain bottlenecks and maximise growth opportunities
5 March 2025Rachel ReevesHMTCall to discuss investment in UK energy infrastructure
5 March 2025Philip HuntDESNZRoundtable to discuss the risks and opportunities facing the nuclear workforce
4 March 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the role of nuclear in the energy transition, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell B/C
25 February 2025Ed MilibandDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
6 February 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable with energy suppliers to discuss consumer protection relating to Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) insulation schemes
5 February 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZRoundtable to discuss challenges in clean energy sector attractiveness, mentioning increase in knowledge sharing across organisations, and promotion of opportunities and programmes for upskilling
29 January 2025Philip HuntDESNZRoundtable on the new national policy statement on nuclear energy, EN-7
23 January 2025Philip HuntDESNZRoundtable on how to kick start economic growth and breakdown barriers to make the UK a clean energy superpower
22 January 2025Philip HuntDESNZRoundtable meeting to discuss a report published by the Entrepreneurs Network
13 January 2025Ed MilibandDESNZClean Energy Sector Roundtable meeting to discuss the Industrial Strategy
20 December 2024Philip HuntDESNZTo provide an update on the progress at Hinkley Point C
19 December 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss the Government's Ofgem Review announcement
17 December 2024Philip HuntDESNZTo discuss the minister's visit to Heysham and progress of Sizewell C
13 December 2024Philip HuntDESNZTo discuss the Clean Power Action Plan
3 December 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss growth agenda and business engagement
3 December 2024Michael ShanksDESNZMeeting of the Onshore Wind Taskforce to discuss a range of potential interventions and policy prioritisation following data collection, supplemented by internal policy discussions
2 December 2024Michael ShanksDESNZMeeting of the Offshore Wind Industry Council to discuss key opportunities and challenges for offshore wind
2 December 2024Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Offshore Wind Industry Council to discuss key opportunities and challenges for offshore wind
28 November 2024Michael ShanksDESNZPre-brief for the Onshore Wind Taskforce with industry, focusing on logistics and agenda
27 November 2024Pat McFaddenCabinet OfficeA briefing to CNI owners and operators
20 November 2024Michael ShanksDESNZDiscussion on visa policy for offshore wind workers
13 November 2024Philip HuntDESNZTo discuss the delivery of Hinkley Point C power station
31 October 2024Sarah JonesDBTTo discuss how DBT is supporting investment into infrastructure.
30 October 2024Ed MilibandDESNZCall to discuss DESNZ settlement, progress on Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C following Budget Statement
29 October 2024Philip HuntDESNZTo discuss the changing political and public perspectives of nuclear and new nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors
8 October 2024Mary CreaghDefraTo discuss the Government's priorities for the 16th Convention of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the 29th Convention of the Parties of the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
3 October 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
4 September 2024Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed clean industries and the Industrial Strategy
3 September 2024Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss Allocation Round 6 (AR6) results
28 August 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable with energy suppliers to discuss winter support for consumers
6 August 2024Michael ShanksDESNZRoundtable to discuss Allocation Round 6, as well as the potential for accelerating renewables delivery in the UK
5 August 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZIntroductory chat to discuss the Minister's priorities including the energy retail sector
30 July 2024Philip HuntDESNZTo discuss Hinkley Point C construction progress
17 July 2024Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the creation of the Onshore Wind Taskforce and its priorities
8 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZIntroductory call to discuss lifting the ban on onshore wind and allocation round 6
7 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZIntroductory call to discuss onshore wind, and infrastructure projects

Consultant lobbying firms

  • Portland PR Limited
    July to September 2024; April to June 2024
    Client named as “EDF Energy Limited”
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “EDF Energy”, “EDF Renewables”, “EDF energy”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.